Translate Maltese to English
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Common Maltese to English translations
| Maltese | English | Pronunciation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bongu | Hello | BON-joo | ||
| Bongu | Good morning | BON-joo | ||
| Grazzi | Thank you | GRAH-tsee | ||
| Jekk joghgbok | Please | yek YOHJ-bohk | ||
| Kemm jiswa dan? | How much is this? | kemm YIS-wah dahn | ||
| Fejn hu l-kamra tal-banju? | Where is the bathroom? | feyn hoo il-KAHM-rah tahl-BAHN-yoo | ||
| Ma nifhimx | I do not understand | mah nif-HIMSH | ||
| Tista tghinni? | Can you help me? | TIS-tah TEEN-nee | ||
| Nixtieq kafe | I would like coffee | nish-TEEK KAH-feh | ||
| Il-kont, jekk joghgbok | The bill, please | il-KOHNT yek YOHJ-bohk | ||
| Ghandi pjacir | Nice to meet you | AHN-dee pyah-CHEER | ||
| Sahha | Goodbye | SAH-hah | ||
| Ghandi bzonn tabib | I need a doctor | AHN-dee BZONN tah-BEEB | ||
| Skuzani | Excuse me | skoo-ZAH-nee |
Tips for Maltese to English translation
Maltese text may include English words freely, as most Maltese speakers are bilingual. Code-switching between Maltese and English is the norm in everyday communication.
Maltese Semitic verb patterns (root-and-pattern) are handled differently from the Romance-origin vocabulary. The translator processes both systems.
Maltese has no formal/informal distinction in pronouns. Int (you, singular) and intom (you, plural) are used regardless of formality.
Maltese spelling can be challenging due to the mix of Semitic and Romance rules. The translator handles standard Maltese orthography.
About the Maltese language
Maltese is spoken by about 520,000 people in Malta and by diaspora communities in Australia, Canada, the US, and the UK. Despite its small speaker population, it is one of the 24 official languages of the European Union.
Malta is a strategically located Mediterranean archipelago with a rich history spanning Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Norman, Knight Hospitaller, French, and British periods. This layered history is reflected in the Maltese language itself. Malta joined the EU in 2004 and has become a hub for online gaming, financial services, and English-language education.
Frequently asked questions
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