fil

Meanings

• noun

  A Maltese term for 'thread' or 'string'.

  - "Il-fil huwa jitkellim li l-kanzil. (The thread is used to sew the box.)"

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Variants

List of all variants of fil that leads to same result
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Etymology

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From the Latin 'filum' meaning 'thread' or 'string'.

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Trivia

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1. The Maltese word for 'needle' is 'għajn' and when used together with 'fil', the phrase 'il-għajn fil-qattus' means 'the thimble threader'.

2. In Maltese cuisine, 'fil-fużżu' is a traditional dish made from semolina, sugar, and 'fil'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sewing: The process of attaching two pieces of fabric, or of attaching fabric to a substrate, using needle and thread.

2. Thread: A long, continuous strand or line of material, often used to attach or connect things.

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Culture

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In Maltese folklore, the term 'fil' is also used in the expression 'fil-flis' which refers to a magical thread that is believed to protect the wearer from harm. It is often used in conjunction with other protective charms and amulets.

How to Memorize "fil"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a spool of thread, or a needle threading a needle with 'fil'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fil' with the idea of sewing or string.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'fil' with the word 'sew' or 'string'.

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