How to Say “Poop” in Maltese

By Derek Declan • Updated September 30, 2026

ħara

The Maltese word for "poop" is ħara.

ħara is used as a noun to refer to feces.

Meaning: feces (noun)

Did you know?

Maltese uses a unique set of characters like ħ, which is a voiceless pharyngeal fricative, a sound that does not exist in standard English.
Because Maltese is a Semitic language, the word is built on a triconsonantal root system, meaning the concept of 'waste' is embedded in the structural patterns of the language.
While ħara is the direct noun, Maltese speakers often use different euphemisms when speaking to children to avoid the harshness of the term.

Example conversation

Maria and Paul are cleaning up after their puppy.

Maria

Paul, ara dik il-ħara!
Paul, look at that poop!
Paul

Iva, hawnhekk qiegħed.
Yes, it is right here.
Maria

Narmuha bissażwu.
Let's throw it away quickly.
Paul

Agħtini nbageġ!
Give me a bag!

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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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