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seba', but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
seba' in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
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Maltese
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Numeral
seba’ m or f
- short attributive form of sebgħa (“seven”)
- Coordinate term: (long attributive form) sebat
Usage notes
- The attributive forms are used before counted nouns. The short form is used before all words that start with a vowel or single consonant (except jiem). For the use before consonant clusters see the notes at sebat.
Etymology 2
Noun
seba’ m (plural swaba’ or subgħajn)
- Alternative form of saba’ (“finger, toe”)
Inflection