taħan

taħan

Maltese

Root
t-ħ-n

Etymology

From Arabic طَحَنَ‎ (ṭaḥana).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈta.ħan/

Verb

taħan (imperfect jitħan, past participle mitħun)

1. to grind
2. to pound; to smash to powder; to reduce
3. to wear out
4. to beat