ħobla
Maltese
| Root |
|---|
| ħ-b-l |
Etymology
From Arabic حُبْلَى (ḥublā).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈħɔb.la/
Adjective
ħobla (plural ħbiela)
- pregnant
- Synonym: tqila (commoner)
Usage notes
- Now used chiefly of animals, though use of humans is still occasionally found.
Derived terms
- riedha ħobla u tredda'