mirkeb

Maltese

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Arabic مَرْكَب (markab).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪr.kɛp/

Noun

mirkeb m (plural mriekeb)

  1. (dated, literary) vessel, ship, boat
    Synonym: bastiment

Usage notes

  • Used as an umbrella term. In practice one usually distinguishes between “boat” (dgħajsa), “sailing ship” (ġifen or xini), and “motor ship” (vapur).
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