ġid

Maltese

Root
ġ-w-d
3 terms

Etymology

Probably from Arabic جَيِّد (jayyid, “good”) or a related form. Compare جَواد (jawād, “bountiful, generous”) and جَوْد (jawd), جائِد (jāʔid, “copious rain”). As a possible semantic influence compare also Italian beni (“goods, means, riches”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /d͡ʒiːt/

Noun

ġid m

1. wealth, riches, property

   Synonym: għana

2. worth, benefit, usefulness

   Synonyms: fejda, utilità, valur