Malta
/ˈmaːl.ta/
Malta is the Maltese word for Malta.
Meaning: island (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈmaːl.ta/.
Did you know?
- While Malta refers to the island, the Maltese language is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet.
- The name Malta actually has a linguistic journey that circles the Mediterranean, moving from Ancient Greek to Latin, then through Arabic, before arriving in its current Maltese form.
- Although the word Malta looks identical in English and Maltese, the first 'a' in the Maltese pronunciation is a long vowel that sounds distinct from the final 'a'.
Examples in context
- Jien minn Malta.I'm from Malta.This sentence is useful for stating your place of origin using Malta.Tatoeba #1387949 by enteka, translation #1387958 by enteka
- Hemm gvern qawwi f'Malta.There is a strong government in Malta.
- Malta hija pajjiż sabiħ.Malta is a beautiful country.
- Malta hija sabiħa ħafna.Malta is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Maria and Paul are talking about their next holiday.
- MariaBiex xewweq tmur Malta?When do you want to go to Malta?
- PaulRidnejt nimur Malta f'gignju.I would like to go to Malta in June.
- MariaMalta hija sbieħ f'dik l-estaġun.Malta is beautiful in that season.
- PaulIva, Malta hija post sabiħ.Yes, Malta is a beautiful place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “malta” translations and entries Malta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Malta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
