għalieni

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Maltese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Perhaps from għal (“for”) +‎ -ieni and thus originally “supporting, approving”.

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Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /aˈlɪː.nɪ/
  • IPA(key): /aˤːˈlɪː.nɪ/ (archaic)

Adjective[edit]

għalieni (feminine singular għalenija, plural għalenija or għalenin)

  1. harmonious, united, in concord and togetherness

Usage notes[edit]

  • Used chiefly in the plural with a more or less adverbial sense. For example: It-tfal kienu qed jilagħbu għalenija. (“The children were playing together peacefully.”)
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