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Meaning of jies | Babel Free

Noun masculine CEFR B1

jɪːs

Definitions

hope; but chiefly in a negative context, especially with qata’ (“to give up”)

Examples

“Il-marida qatgħet jiesha mill-fejqan.”

The ill woman gave up hope for healing.

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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See also

jimken jisem jodju jott jtul jum

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