ħafer
التعريفات والمعاني
== Maltese ==
=== Pronunciation ===
IPA(key): /ˈħa.fɛr/
Rhymes: -afɛr
=== Etymology 1 ===
From Arabic غَفَرَ (ḡafara) with irregular devoicing of the onset as also in ħasel (“to wash”), from assimilation to the following -f- in conjugated forms.
==== Verb ====
ħafer (imperfect jaħfer, past participle maħfur)
to forgive
to acquit
to condone
Synonym: ħaffer
===== Conjugation =====
=== Etymology 2 ===
From Arabic حَفَرَ (ḥafara).
==== Verb ====
ħafer (imperfect jaħfer)
(dated) to dig
Synonym: ħaffer
===== Conjugation =====