twerwer

Maltese
Root
w-r-w-r

Etymology

From Arabic تَوَلْوَلَ‎ (tawalwala, “to wail, lament”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtwɛr.wɛr/

Verb

twerwer (imperfect jitwerwer)

  1. mediopassive of werwer: to be scared, terrified
    Synonym: beża'
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