How to Say “Broad Beans” in Maltese

By Derek Declan • Updated October 6, 2026

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The English phrase "broad beans" is ful in Maltese.

ful refers to the large, flat green seeds from a plant that are used as a vegetable.

Did you know?

In Malta, ful is frequently served as a hearty breakfast dish, often mashed with garlic, lemon and olive oil.
The Maltese word ful is a direct linguistic relative of the Arabic word 'fūl', which refers to the same legume.
Broad beans are central to traditional Maltese farming, where ful was historically grown as a nitrogen-fixing crop to improve the soil for other vegetables.

Examples in context

Għandek xi ful fil-fridġ?
Do you have any broad beans in the fridge?

Example conversation

Jessica and Kurt are planning their dinner menu.

Jessica

Kurt, x'ridu nagħmlu għat-taħt?
Kurt, what do you want to make for dinner?
Kurt

Nista' nifundaw xi ful?
Can we cook some broad beans?
Jessica

Iva, għandi l-ful fil-friġġerator.
Yes, I have the broad beans in the refrigerator.
Kurt

Perfett, mela nagħmluhom issa.
Perfect, then we will make them now.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries ful, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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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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