ħames

Maltese

Root
ħ-m-s
2 terms
Maltese numbers (edit)
[a], [b] ←  4 5 6  → 
    Cardinal: ħamsa
    Attributive cardinal: (short form) ħames, (long form) ħamest
    Ordinal: ħames
    Adverbial: ħames darbiet
    Fractional: kwint

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈħa.mɛs/
  • Rhymes: -amɛs

Numeral

ħames m or f

  1. short attributive form of ħamsa (“five”)
    Coordinate term: (long attributive form) ħamest

Usage notes

  • The attributive forms are used before counted nouns. The short form is used before all words that start with a vowel or single consonant (except jiem). For the use before consonant clusters see the notes at ħamest.
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