żina

Maltese

Etymology 1
Root
ż-n-j

From Arabic زِنَى‎ (zinā). Predominantly feminised because of the final -a, though the original masculine is still found.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzɪ.na/

Noun

żina f or m

  1. fornication, adultery, or any sexual sin

Etymology 2
Root
ż-j-n

From Arabic زِينة‎ (zīna).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈziː.na/

Noun

żina f

  1. embellishment, decoration, luxurious beauty
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