Saħħa! Cheers! As you can see, it can be somewhat difficult to get to grips with the language, mainly, as mentioned, because of its Arabic roots.
Maltese developed from a dialect of Arabic and is closely related to the western Arabic dialects of Algeria and Tunisia. Strongly influenced by the Sicilian language (spoken in Sicily), Maltese is the only form of Arabic to be written in the Latin alphabet.
Mela (me-la)
What it means and how to use it is less easy to grasp, however. The use of 'mela' ranges from, 'So …' when you're about to begin speaking or tackle something new, to 'Agreed,' 'Of course' or 'Obviously' indicating an absolute 'Yes,' to 'No way!
saħħa f (plural saħħiet) health.
Traditional Maltese food is rustic and based on the seasons. Look out for Lampuki Pie (fish pie), Rabbit Stew, Bragioli (beef olives), Kapunata, (Maltese version of ratatouille), and widow's soup, which includes a small round of Gbejniet (sheep or goat's cheese).
What is Malta famous for? Malta is a popular tourist destination and known for its warm climate and breathtaking landscapes that serve as locations for major film productions. The archipelago is home to some of the oldest temples in the world, such as the Megalithic Temples of Malta.
Most of the inhabitants of Malta, the Maltese people, have a Maltese nationality and diverse Maltese ethnicity because so many other ethnicities have inhabited the island, beginning with the ancient Carthaginians and the Phoenicians.
Maltese is considered one of the hardest languages in the world to learn. This however doesn't mean its impossible.
The Maltese language is a source of fascination to both visitors and linguists. The Maltese speak a unique language, Malti, the only Semitic language written in Latin characters. Through the ages, many foreign words, particularly English and Italian, have become part of the language.
They are also fun, lively, and very playful even as they age. They adore humans and like to be very close to them—either right underfoot, cozy in your arms, or cuddling in your lap. Because they like attention and closeness so much, they can be prone to separation anxiety.
In Maltese, there are many ways to say goodbye. The most common way is to say "Saħħa". This is a formal way of saying goodbye. You can also use the informal version "Saħħa għalik".
The Maltese is gentle, affectionate, intelligent, responsive and trusting. A good family dog, Maltese are lively, playful, vigorous, and they generally enjoys learning tricks. They can be snappy with raucous children. The petite build of the Maltese belies its fearless presence.
The most common trend is that a person selects the surname of the other person. Statistics acquired by TVMnews show that the most popular surnames in Malta are Borg, Camilleri, Farrugia, Vella, Zammit, Micallef and Galea. Over 14,000 persons in Malta carry the name of Borg.
Brewed From Water, Pale Malt, Caramel Malt, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Salt And Hops.
The national drink in Malta is a soft drink called Kinnie, brewed from bitter oranges and extracts of wormwood.
A traditional rabbit stew, stuffat tal-fenek is considered the national dish of Malta. This lovingly prepared dish is slow cooked to ensure the meat falls off the bone and blends with a rich tomato, red wine and garlic sauce.
Spring and summer fruit come in abundance! These include apples, apricots, bambinella, black mulberry, cherries, cherry plum, figs, loquats, melons, white mulberry, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums, prickly pears, watermelon, grapes, jujube, carob and almond.
Mazza. Before 2010, mazza was just a tool usually used in carpentry to knock wooden pieces together; a mallet. But over the last few years it has made it into the list of adjectives that can be used to describe someone who is attractive and sexy. In other words, a total knockout.
street, road, way (any trail of some width for the movement of pedestrians or wheeled vehicles)