xegħel
Maltese
/ʃɛːl/, /ʃɛˤːl/
verb
Definitions
- to light (a candle etc.)
- to turn on (a device)
Etymology
Inherited from Arabic شَعَلَ (light).
Origin
Arabic
شَعَلَ
Gloss
light
Concept
Semantic Field
Food and drink
Ontological Category
Action/Process
Kanji
光, 明