How to Say “Good Luck” in Maltese

By Derek Declan • Updated October 2, 2026

Awguri

The Maltese phrase for good luck is Awguri.

Awguri is used to wish someone good fortune or to provide encouragement.

Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)

Did you know?

The word Awguri shares a root with the English word 'augury', referring to the ancient Roman practice of predicting the future via birds.
While Awguri is used for 'good luck', it is also the standard way to say 'congratulations' in Maltese for weddings or anniversaries.
Although Maltese is a Semitic language related to Arabic, the word Awguri is a Romance-rooted term, creating a linguistic hybrid in a single expression.

Examples in context

Awguri ma' kollox!
Good luck with everything!

Example conversation

Jessica is wishing Andre luck before a job interview.

Jessica

Awguri għall-intervista, Andre!
Good luck with the interview, Andre!
Andre

Grazzi ħafna, Jessica.
Thank you very much, Jessica.
Jessica

Sirtu tkun kollu kwieta.
Just be completely calm.
Andre

Iċċerha, sejjaħni wara.
I'll try, call me afterwards.

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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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