How to Say “Beautiful” in Maltese

By Derek Declan • Updated October 1, 2026

sabiħ

/saˈbɪːħ/

The English word "beautiful" is translated into Maltese as sabiħ.

sabiħ is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is attractive.

Meaning: attractive (adj)

How does it change in a sentence?

The feminine form of the adjective is sabiħa.

How do you pronounce it?

/saˈbɪːħ/

Did you know?

The root of sabiħ is shared with the Arabic word for 'morning', linking the idea of beauty to the fresh and bright quality of the early day.
Maltese uses the word sabiħ for both 'beautiful' and 'handsome', meaning there is no gender-specific word for male beauty like there is in English.
The final letter ħ in sabiħ represents a pharyngeal sound produced deep in the throat that is absent from English and most European languages.

Examples in context

Mara sabiħa
A beautiful woman
Ghadna nistgħu nkomplu din il-vjaġġ sabiħ.
We can still continue this beautiful journey.

Sources

Wiktionary, “beautiful” translations and entries sabiħ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.

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About The Author

Derek Declan

مرحبًا (Hello), I am Derek. As a lover of languages and cultures, I have an unstoppable passion for the Arabic culture and language. My wanderlust often takes me on journeys across the Arab world. Also, a self-proclaimed foodie, unleashing my culinary skills to recreate traditional dishes like hummus and bread, is my favourite pastime. My interest in Arabic also led me to Maltese, its Mediterranean relative written in Latin letters, and I now write guides on Maltese too. My interest in Arabic is not merely linguistic, but I indulge in breaking down societal norms and cultural subtleties.

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