leqq

Maltese
Root
l-q-q
1 term

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /lɛʔ/

Etymology 1

From Arabic لَقَّ‎ (laqqa, “to hit”). Compare Hijazi Arabic لق‎ (lagg, “to shine”).

Verb

leqq (imperfect jleqq)

  1. to shine brightly, to gleam, glitter
    Synonyms: sireġ, lellex, idda

Etymology 2

The same enhanced pronunciation /laʔ/ or even /laʔ.ʔa/ is heard in dialectal Arabic.

Interjection

leqq

  1. (colloquial) no, nope; an alternative form of le
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