See laqa' on Wiktionary
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80
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"english": "They accepted our offer.",
"text": "Laqgħu l-offerta tagħna.",
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"to accept (usually something offered one)"
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}
Download raw JSONL data for laqa' meaning in All languages combined (3.2kB)
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