"ħafna" meaning in Maltese

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Adjective

Forms: aktar [comparative], iktar [comparative], iżjed [comparative]
Etymology: From Arabic حَفْنة (ḥafna, “a handful”). The word refers to a small amount in Arabic, but developed the sense “much, many” over time; compare English pretty, rather (both “somewhat”, but also “very”), or quite a few. Etymology templates: {{inh|mt|ar|حَفْنة|t=a handful}} Arabic حَفْنة (ḥafna, “a handful”), {{cog|en|pretty}} English pretty, {{m|en|rather}} rather, {{m|en|quite a few}} quite a few Head templates: {{mt-adjective|comp=aktar|comp2=iktar|comp3=iżjed}} ħafna (comparative aktar or iktar or iżjed)
  1. much; many Synonyms: bosta
    Sense id: en-ħafna-mt-adj-ep0ZOR8c Categories (other): Maltese entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Maltese entries with incorrect language header: 70 30

Adverb

Etymology: From Arabic حَفْنة (ḥafna, “a handful”). The word refers to a small amount in Arabic, but developed the sense “much, many” over time; compare English pretty, rather (both “somewhat”, but also “very”), or quite a few. Etymology templates: {{inh|mt|ar|حَفْنة|t=a handful}} Arabic حَفْنة (ḥafna, “a handful”), {{cog|en|pretty}} English pretty, {{m|en|rather}} rather, {{m|en|quite a few}} quite a few Head templates: {{mt-adv}} ħafna
  1. very Related terms: ħafen
    Sense id: en-ħafna-mt-adv-TGpIOfg9

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for ħafna meaning in Maltese (2.3kB)

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