qilla

Maltese

Root
q-l-l
4 terms

Etymology

Probably from Arabic غِلّ (ḡill). Merger of غ [ɣ~ʁ] and ق [q] occurs regularly in some dialects of the Arabian penninsula and sometimes also in Sudan. While Maltese is generally not affected by this development, it was assisted here by the fact that the root ق ل ل (q-l-l) has some related senses. In particular, the meaning “to be seized by anger” is attested for أُقِلَّ (ʔuqilla), passive of أَقَلَّ (ʔaqalla).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʔɪl.la/

Noun

qilla f (plural qilliet)

  1. fierceness, ferocity

Quechua

Alternative forms

Adjective

qilla

  1. lazy, idle, lethargic

Noun

qilla

  1. laziness, idleness

Usage notes

Not to be confused with q'illa.

Declension

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