Where does “friġġ” come from?
friġġ (Maltese) comes from English fridge, from English refrigerator, from Medieval Latin refrīgerātor.
friġġ (Maltese): fridge, refrigerator
Definitions
- fridge, refrigerator
Ancestry of “friġġ”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | fridge | A refrigerator; To place inside of a... |
| 2 | English | refrigerator | A household appliance used for keeping food fresh... |
| 3 | Medieval Latin | refrīgerātor | — |