⚡Malta’s unique language as a blend of cultures⚡
Maltese is like no other language in Europe.
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Maltese (Lingwa Maltija) is Europe’s only Semitic language, making it truly one of a kind!
With roots in Arabic, Maltese has been influenced by Italian, Sicilian, French, and English, creating a fascinating linguistic blend.
Despite its ancient origins, Maltese is written in the Latin alphabet, which makes it unique among Semitic languages. Locals switch between Maltese and English, both official languages of the country.
Here are some phrases in Maltese:
Iva = Yes; Le = No
Jekk jogħġbok = Please
Grazzi ħafna = Thank you very much
Bonġu = Hello / Good morning
Mhux problema = No problem
This flashfact is a reference to my JourneyJots post on Malta.
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Very cool. I never thought about Maltese as a language. Very interesting.