tisbiħ

Maltese

Root
s-b-ħ
10 terms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɪsˈbiːħ/
  • Rhymes: -iːħ

Etymology 1

Derived verbal noun of sebbaħ (to embellish, to adorn). Cognate with Arabic تصبيح.

Noun

tisbiħ m (instance noun tisbiħa)

  1. verbal noun of sebbaħ: embellishment, adornment, beautification
    Synonym: tiġmil

Etymology 2

Derived verbal noun of sebbaħ (to praise, glorify God). Cognate with Arabic تسبيح.

Noun

tisbiħ m (instance noun tisbiħa)

  1. verbal noun of sebbaħ: praise, glorification (of God)
    Synonym: tifħir
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