eżerċizzju
The English phrase exercise means eżerċizzju in Maltese.
The term refers to physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness.
Meaning: physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural, use eżerċizzji instead of eżerċizzju.
Did you know?
- In a religious context, eżerċizzju can refer to spiritual exercises, such as a period of retreat or meditation.
- The word eżerċizzju is an Italian loanword, which reflects how much Maltese vocabulary for modern or technical concepts is borrowed from Italian.
- The word eżerċizzju is used not only for physical activity but also for a school assignment or a practice drill in a textbook.
Examples in context
- Għandek bżonn ta' minimum ta' għoxrin minuta ta' ejerċizzju kuljum.You need at least twenty minutes of exercise daily.
- L-eżerċizzju huwa importanti għas-saħħa.Exercise is important for health.
- Għandi bżonn eżerċizzju regolar.I need regular exercise.
Example conversation
Myriam and Kurt are talking about their daily routines.
- MyriamKurt, biex tħossok aħjar, għamel eżerċizzju.Kurt, to feel better, do some exercise.
- KurtIva, imma m'għandix ħilja.Yes, but I don't have the energy.
- MyriamNistgħu nimxu flimkien fil-ġnien.We can walk together in the garden.
- KurtDak jidher bħal eżerċizzju tajjeb.That sounds like a good exercise.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eżerċizzju, CC BY-SA 4.0.
