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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/maltese Maltese] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, | |||
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/maltese Maltese] learners! 😊<br> | |||
In this lesson, we are going to learn Maltese vocabulary related to education. Education is essential, and it opens up a world of opportunities. | |||
Whether you are a student or a teacher, this lesson will help you improve your Maltese vocabulary. Remember that to improve your language skills, it's essential to practice regularly. You can use [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=81 Polyglot Club] to find native speakers and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/maltese/question questions]! 😃 | |||
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== | == Basic Vocabulary == | ||
Here are some of the essential words and phrases that will come in handy when talking about education in Maltese. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Maltese !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| skola || iskola || school | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | student || student || student | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | professur || professur || professor | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | libraria || libra-ria || library | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | tabla || tabla || board | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ktieb || ktieb || book | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | penn || pen || pen | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | kilmat || kill-mat || word | ||
|} | |} | ||
==School== | === Conversation: Going to School === | ||
School | Here's a short dialogue to help you practice these words in context (remember to click on the sound icon to listen). | ||
* Person 1: Nitlaq il-bieb tal-iskola fi erbgħa (I will open the school door on Wednesday) | |||
* Person 2: X’inhi l-iskola tiegħek? (What is your school?) | |||
* Person 1: Huwa is-Sekondarja tal-Kulleġġ San Tumas (It's the Secondary School of St. Thomas' College) | |||
* Person 2: Ħażin għax nista’ nieqaflek (Too bad, because I would like to join you!) | |||
== Academic Vocabulary == | |||
Here are some specialized terms that you might come across in an academic setting in Maltese. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Maltese !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| tezixxina || te-zi-shi-na || thesis | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | dissertazzjoni || des-ser-tats-joh-ni || dissertation | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | lezzjoni || let-syo-ni || lesson | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | esperiment || es-per-ri-ment || experiment | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | appunt || ap-punt || note | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | test || test || test | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | kors || kors || course | ||
|} | |} | ||
== | === Conversation: Studying for an Exam === | ||
University is a | Here's a short dialogue to help you practice some academic vocabulary. | ||
* Person 1: Inti qed tstudja għall-test ta' bioċemija? (Are you studying for the biochemistry test?) | |||
* Person 2: Iva, għandi bżonn nagħraf aktar dwar il-protein decarbossilasi (Yes, I need to know more about protein decarboxylase) | |||
* Person 1: Aħjar tikkonsulta l-appunti tiegħi (You better consult my notes) | |||
* Person 2: Grazzi, jien rigward il-ħolqien ta' l-peptidi (Thank you, I am concerned about peptide formation) | |||
== Cultural Tidbits == | |||
Did you know that the University of Malta is one of the oldest universities in Europe, with its origins dating back to 1592? Malta has a rich educational history that speaks volumes about its citizens' thirst for knowledge. The Maltese language is also unique in that it has adopted influences from languages like Italian, Arabic, and English, which makes it one of the most fascinating languages in the world. | |||
== Fun Practice == | |||
Here are some tongue twisters to help you practice your Maltese pronunciation. | |||
* Id-duda tad-dud, fid-dudu tad-duda. (The snail's toe, in the toe of the snail) | |||
* Kull kbir kif kbir tghidli kemm hu kbir. (No matter how big you say it is, tell me how big it is.) | |||
* Qatt ma qattiet qattusa, litfih taghha kienet tusahheb. (The cat never purred, Its paw was its beloved) | |||
== Review == | |||
Let's review some of the words and phrases we covered in this lesson. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Maltese !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| iskola || skola || school | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | student || student || student | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | professur || professur || professor | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | libra-ria || libraria || library | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | tabla || tabla || board | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ktieb || ktieb || book | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | pen || penn || pen | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | kill-mat || kilmat || word | ||
|} | |} | ||
== | == Sources == | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Malta Education in Malta] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltese_language Maltese language] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Malta University of Malta] | |||
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Maltese Vocabulary - Education
Hi Maltese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we are going to learn Maltese vocabulary related to education. Education is essential, and it opens up a world of opportunities.
Whether you are a student or a teacher, this lesson will help you improve your Maltese vocabulary. Remember that to improve your language skills, it's essential to practice regularly. You can use Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions! 😃
Basic Vocabulary
Here are some of the essential words and phrases that will come in handy when talking about education in Maltese.
| Maltese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| skola | iskola | school |
| student | student | student |
| professur | professur | professor |
| libraria | libra-ria | library |
| tabla | tabla | board |
| ktieb | ktieb | book |
| penn | pen | pen |
| kilmat | kill-mat | word |
Conversation: Going to School
Here's a short dialogue to help you practice these words in context (remember to click on the sound icon to listen).
- Person 1: Nitlaq il-bieb tal-iskola fi erbgħa (I will open the school door on Wednesday)
- Person 2: X’inhi l-iskola tiegħek? (What is your school?)
- Person 1: Huwa is-Sekondarja tal-Kulleġġ San Tumas (It's the Secondary School of St. Thomas' College)
- Person 2: Ħażin għax nista’ nieqaflek (Too bad, because I would like to join you!)
Academic Vocabulary
Here are some specialized terms that you might come across in an academic setting in Maltese.
| Maltese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| tezixxina | te-zi-shi-na | thesis |
| dissertazzjoni | des-ser-tats-joh-ni | dissertation |
| lezzjoni | let-syo-ni | lesson |
| esperiment | es-per-ri-ment | experiment |
| appunt | ap-punt | note |
| test | test | test |
| kors | kors | course |
Conversation: Studying for an Exam
Here's a short dialogue to help you practice some academic vocabulary.
- Person 1: Inti qed tstudja għall-test ta' bioċemija? (Are you studying for the biochemistry test?)
- Person 2: Iva, għandi bżonn nagħraf aktar dwar il-protein decarbossilasi (Yes, I need to know more about protein decarboxylase)
- Person 1: Aħjar tikkonsulta l-appunti tiegħi (You better consult my notes)
- Person 2: Grazzi, jien rigward il-ħolqien ta' l-peptidi (Thank you, I am concerned about peptide formation)
Cultural Tidbits
Did you know that the University of Malta is one of the oldest universities in Europe, with its origins dating back to 1592? Malta has a rich educational history that speaks volumes about its citizens' thirst for knowledge. The Maltese language is also unique in that it has adopted influences from languages like Italian, Arabic, and English, which makes it one of the most fascinating languages in the world.
Fun Practice
Here are some tongue twisters to help you practice your Maltese pronunciation.
- Id-duda tad-dud, fid-dudu tad-duda. (The snail's toe, in the toe of the snail)
- Kull kbir kif kbir tghidli kemm hu kbir. (No matter how big you say it is, tell me how big it is.)
- Qatt ma qattiet qattusa, litfih taghha kienet tusahheb. (The cat never purred, Its paw was its beloved)
Review
Let's review some of the words and phrases we covered in this lesson.
| Maltese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| iskola | skola | school |
| student | student | student |
| professur | professur | professor |
| libra-ria | libraria | library |
| tabla | tabla | board |
| ktieb | ktieb | book |
| pen | penn | pen |
| kill-mat | kilmat | word |
Sources
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎