xellug

Maltese

Etymology

Uncertain. Possibly from Arabic شَرْق‎ (šarq) (plural شُروق‎) meaning 'east' though this is tentative due to the highly peculiar phonological development.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃɛlːuːk/

Adjective

xellug

  1. left (of direction)
    Antonym: lemin
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