warrani
The Maltese word for bum is warrani.
The term refers to the buttocks.
Meaning: informal: butt(ocks) specifically (noun)
Did you know?
- Because it translates to 'behind', using warrani can sometimes be ambiguous in a sentence, referring to a physical location rather than a person's anatomy.
- If you tell a Maltese doctor you have a pain in the warrani, they will understand you are describing a rectal or gluteal issue rather than a spinal one.
- The term is frequently used in informal settings among friends, but using it in a medical or formal setting would be seen as strangely imprecise.
Example conversation
Elena and Kurt are trying out new furniture at a store.
- ElenaKurt, immidu dan is-softmax.Kurt, try this sofa.
- KurtHuwa iebsa wisq għal warrani.It is too hard for my bum.
- ElenaMhux qed tżombar?Isn't it comfortable?
- KurtLe, warrani qed iwejjaq.No, my bum is getting sore.
