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Għebrew
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Maltese
Alternative forms
mt Ebrew
Etymology
The mt għ was added to the spelling etymologically after the Hebrew form, mainly due to purism. Hence, this spelling became superseded in 2008 for "loyalty" towards its Italian etymon. Compare mt Għebrajk, mt Arabesk, mt Magħreb and mt Għeden for the same treatment.
Pronunciation
mt /ɛːbˈrɛw/
mt /ɛˤːbˈrɛw/ archaic, probably never occurred in this word
mt ɛw 2
Adjective
adjective Għebrija Għebrej
mt Ebrew: mt of a person Hebrew
Related terms
mt Għebrajk