Language/Maltese/Grammar/Definite-Articles-in-Maltese
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Welcome to today's lesson where we will delve into the world of definite articles in Maltese. Understanding definite articles is crucial for mastering Maltese grammar, as it helps in correctly identifying and referencing specific nouns.
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Introduction to Definite Articles in Maltese
Definite articles in Maltese are used similarly to "the" in English, but they take different forms depending on the word they precede. These forms are attached directly to the beginning of nouns.
Table of Definite Articles in Maltese
| ENGLISH | MALTESE | BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE |
|---|---|---|
| The horse | İż-żiemel | O cavalo |
| The dog | İl-kelb | O cachorro |
| The bird | L-ghasfur | O pássaro |
| The doctor | İt-tabib | O doutor |
| The house | İd-dar | A casa |
| The city | İl-belt | A cidade |
| The window | İt-tieqa | A janela |
| The mouth | İl-ħalq | A boca |
| The horses (plural) | İż-żwiemel | Os cavalos |
| The dogs (plural) | İl-klieb | Os cachorros |
| The birds (plural) | L-għasafar | Os pássaros |
| The doctors (plural) | İt-tobba | Os doutores |
| The houses (plural) | İd-djar | As casas |
| The cities (plural) | L-ibliet | As cidades |
| The windows (plural) | İt-twieqi | As janelas |
| The mouths (plural) | İl-ħluq | As bocas |
Practice Quiz
Try this fun quiz to test your knowledge on Maltese definite articles!
What is the correct definite article for the following nouns?
- Car
- School
- River
- Flower
- Book
Answers can be added here or discussed in our study groups!
Further Learning: Possessive Case in Maltese & Questions in Maltese.
Other Lessons
- Future Tense
- Plurals
- Pronouns
- How to Use Be
- Negation
- Prepositions
- Past Tense
- Possessive Case in Maltese
- Present Tense