xejra

Maltese
Root
x-j-r
2 terms

Etymology

Probably from the Arabic root ش و ر‎ (š-w-r), which is related to “guiding, consulting” and “going, faring”. Perhaps verbal noun of the obsolete verb mentioned at xejjer and thus originally "indication".

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʃɛj.ra/
  • Homophone: xgħira (one pronunciation)

Noun

xejra f (plural xejriet)

  1. trend, tendency
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