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Welcome to our lesson on '''Adjectives''' in the Maltese language! Adjectives are an essential part of speech that help us describe nouns, giving us the ability to add color, emotion, and detail to our conversations. In this lesson, we will explore how to use adjectives in Maltese, how they agree with nouns, and provide you with plenty of examples and exercises to solidify your understanding.


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Understanding adjectives is crucial for expressing yourself clearly and vividly in any language. Imagine trying to describe a beautiful sunset or a delicious meal without the use of adjectives – it would be quite difficult! So, let's dive into the world of Maltese adjectives.


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<h2>Introduction</h2>
=== What are Adjectives? ===
 
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. In Maltese, adjectives can describe qualities, quantities, and states of being. They can also express colors, sizes, emotions, and more.
 
For example:
 
* '''Beautiful''' (sbira)
 
* '''Tall''' (għoli)
 
* '''Happy''' (ferħan)
 
=== Agreement with Nouns ===
 
One of the interesting aspects of Maltese adjectives is that they must agree with the nouns they modify in gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural).
 
* '''Masculine Singular:'''
 
* ''il-bniedem għoli'' (the tall man)
 
* '''Feminine Singular:'''
 
* ''il-mara għolja'' (the tall woman)
 
* '''Masculine Plural:'''
 
* ''il-bnedmin għoljin'' (the tall men)
 
* '''Feminine Plural:'''
 
* ''il-minijiet għoljin'' (the tall women)
 
=== Common Adjectives in Maltese ===
 
Let’s look at some common adjectives and their forms in various contexts:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Maltese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| sbira || /ˈsbiːra/ || beautiful
 
|-
 
| ħażin || /ˈħaːzin/ || bad
 
|-
 
| kbir || /kbiːr/ || big
 
|-
 
| żgħir || /ʒiːr/ || small
 
|-
 
| ħelu || /ˈhɛlu/ || sweet
 
|-
 
| iebes || /ˈjɛbes/ || hard
 
|-
 
| ġdid || /ʒdiːd/ || new
 
|-
 
| antik || /anˈtiːk/ || old
 
|-
 
| ferħan || /ˈfɛrhan/ || happy
 
|-
 
| imsaħ || /imˈsax/ || clean
 
|}
 
=== Position of Adjectives ===
 
In Maltese, adjectives usually come '''after''' the noun they modify, unlike in English where they typically precede the noun. For example:
 
* ''il-libru kbir'' (the big book)
 
* ''il-fjura sbira'' (the beautiful flower)
 
However, there are exceptions, especially when using adjectives for emphasis or in poetic contexts.
 
=== Types of Adjectives ===
 
1. '''Descriptive Adjectives:''' These adjectives describe the qualities of a noun.
 
* Example: ''il-kelb ħażin'' (the bad dog)
 
2. '''Quantitative Adjectives:''' These adjectives indicate quantity.
 
* Example: ''żewġ ħbieb'' (two friends)
 
3. '''Demonstrative Adjectives:''' These adjectives point out specific nouns.
 
* Example: ''dik il-belt'' (that city)
 
4. '''Possessive Adjectives:''' These adjectives express ownership.
 
* Example: ''il-ktieb tiegħi'' (my book)
 
=== Examples of Adjective Use ===
 
To help you understand how adjectives function in sentences, here are 20 practical examples showcasing their use:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Maltese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| il-libru kbir || /ilˈliːbru kbiːr/ || the big book
 
|-
 
| il-bniedem ħażin || /ilˈbniedem ħaˈzin/ || the bad man
 
|-
 
| il-fjura sbira || /ilˈfjura ˈsbiːra/ || the beautiful flower
 
|-
 
| il-kuraġġ iebes || /ilˈkuradʒ ˈjɛbes/ || the hard courage
 
|-
 
| il-mara ferħana || /ilˈmara ˈfɛrħana/ || the happy woman
 
|-
 
| il-ġnien imsaħ || /ilˈdʒniːn imˈsax/ || the clean garden
 
|-
 
| il-kamra żgħira || /ilˈkamra ˈʒiːra/ || the small room
 
|-
 
| il-pjaneta ġdida || /ilˈpjanɛta dʒdiːda/ || the new planet
 
|-
 
| il-ktieb antik || /ilˈktɪeb anˈtiːk/ || the old book
 
|-
 
| il-biedja ħelwa || /ilˈbɪdja ˈhɛlwa/ || the sweet farm
 
|-
 
| il-ktieb tiegħi || /ilˈktɪeb ˈtijɛ/ || my book
 
|-
 
| il-familja kbira || /ilˈfamiʎa ˈkbiːra/ || the big family
 
|-
 
| il-ħobż ġdid || /ilˈħobz dʒdiːd/ || the new bread
 
|-
 
| il-ħġieġ iebes || /ilˈħdʒiːdʒ ˈjɛbes/ || the hard glass
 
|-
 
| il-bniedem magħruf || /ilˈbniedem maɡˈruf/ || the known man
 
|-
 
| il-belt l-ħajja || /ilˈbelt lˈħajja/ || the lively city
 
|-
 
| il-famuż artist || /ilˈfamuz arˈtɪst/ || the famous artist
 
|-
 
| il-lukanda antika || /ilˈlukanda anˈtiːka/ || the ancient hotel
 
|-
 
| il-ħalib ħelu || /ilˈħalɪb ˈhɛlu/ || the sweet milk
 
|-
 
| il-ġugarell żgħir || /ilˈdʒugaˌrell ˈʒiːr/ || the small toy
 
|-
 
| il-kwiet imsaħ || /ilˈkwɪɛt imˈsax/ || the clean quiet
 
|}
 
=== Exercises ===
 
Now that you have a grasp of adjectives in Maltese, let's put your knowledge to the test! Here are ten exercises for you to practice:
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjective in brackets.
 
1. Il-bniedem _______ (għoli).
 
2. Il-kuraġġ _______ (iebes).
 
3. Il-fjura _______ (sbira).
 
4. Il-ktieb _______ (antiku).
 
5. Il-ġnien _______ (ħelu).
 
''Answers:''
 
1. għoli
 
2. iebes
 
3. sbira


Welcome to the Adjectives lesson in the Complete 0 to A1 Maltese Course! In this lesson, you will learn how to use adjectives in Maltese and how to agree them with nouns. Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, indicating qualities such as size, color, shape, and more. Understanding adjectives is essential for building basic sentences in Maltese.
4. antik


<h2>Using Adjectives in Maltese</h2>
5. ħelu


In Maltese, adjectives usually come after the noun they describe. For example, the sentence "The red car" would be "Il-karozza ħamra". In this case, "karozza" means "car" and "ħamra" means "red".
==== Exercise 2: Match the Adjective ====


<h3>Agreement with Nouns</h3>
Match the Maltese adjective to its English translation.


In Maltese, adjectives must agree with the noun they describe in number and gender. This means that if the noun is singular and feminine, the adjective must also be singular and feminine. If the noun is plural and masculine, the adjective must be plural and masculine. Here are some examples:
1. ħażin


<table class="wikitable">
2. kbir
  <tr>
    <th>Maltese</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Il-baqra tat-tifel</td>
    <td>il-BAH-ra tat-TI-fel</td>
    <td>The boy's cow</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Il-baqar tat-tifla</td>
    <td>il-BAH-kar tat-TI-fla</td>
    <td>The girl's cow</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>L-ktieb ħadra</td>
    <td>l-KTYEB HAD-ra</td>
    <td>The green book</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>L-ktiebijiet ħadra</td>
    <td>l-KTYE-bi-jiet HAD-ra</td>
    <td>The green books</td>
  </tr>
</table>


In the first two examples, "baqra" means "cow", and it agrees in gender and number with "tat-tifel" (the boy) or "tat-tifla" (the girl). The adjective "ħadra" (green) also agrees in gender and number with "ktieb" (book) or "ktiebijiet" (books).
3. żgħir


<h3>Position in a Sentence</h3>
4. ferħan


In most cases, adjectives come after the noun they describe in Maltese, as we have seen. However, in some cases, they can come before the noun, especially if they indicate size, quantity, or importance. For example:
5. ġdid


<table class="wikitable">
a. big  
  <tr>
    <th>Maltese</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>L-aqwa aktar personne</td>
    <td>l-AH-wa ak-TAR per-SO-nay</td>
    <td>The best person</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Is-sigħa kbira</td>
    <td>is-SI-a K-bi-ra</td>
    <td>The big watch</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Iċ-ċikkulata ħafifa</td>
    <td>iċ-ĊIK-ku-la-ta ħa-FEE-fa</td>
    <td>The light (low-fat) chocolate</td>
  </tr>
</table>


As you can see, the adjective precedes the noun in each example above. Keep in mind that this is not the usual order, but it is used to give extra emphasis or to express a specific meaning.
b. small


<h3>Common Adjectives</h3>
c. bad


Here are some common adjectives in Maltese, organized by category:
d. happy


<h4>Colors</h4>
e. new


<table class="wikitable">
''Answers:''
  <tr>
    <th>Maltese</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ħamra</td>
    <td>HAM-ra</td>
    <td>Red</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>kaxxi</td>
    <td>kak-SEE</td>
    <td>Brown</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>blu</td>
    <td>BLOO</td>
    <td>Blue</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>safran</td>
    <td>SAF-ran</td>
    <td>Yellow</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ħadra</td>
    <td>HAD-ra</td>
    <td>Green</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>isfar</td>
    <td>IS-far</td>
    <td>White</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>iswed</td>
    <td>IS-wed</td>
    <td>Black</td>
  </tr>
</table>


<h4>Appearance</h4>
1 - c


<table class="wikitable">
2 - a
  <tr>
    <th>Maltese</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>kbar</td>
    <td>K-bar</td>
    <td>Big</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>sagħtar</td>
    <td>sa-RA-tar</td>
    <td>Small</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>nofsani</td>
    <td>nof-SA-nee</td>
    <td>Half</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ferħan</td>
    <td>fer-HAN</td>
    <td>Happy</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>morda</td>
    <td>MOR-da</td>
    <td>Sad</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>saqajn</td>
    <td>SA-kan</td>
    <td>Ugly</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ħelwa</td>
    <td>HEL-wa</td>
    <td>Pretty</td>
  </tr>
</table>


<h4>Feelings</h4>
3 - b


<table class="wikitable">
4 - d
  <tr>
    <th>Maltese</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>mqanqla</td>
    <td>mak-LA</td>
    <td>Tired</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ħażin</td>
    <td>ĦA-zin</td>
    <td>Sick</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>xemxija</td>
    <td>shem-SHEE-ya</td>
    <td>Happy (slang)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>wieħed</td>
    <td>WYEH-ed</td>
    <td>Lonely</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>xewqa</td>
    <td>shew-KA</td>
    <td>Wishful</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>qiegħed</td>
    <td>ħied</td>
    <td>Bored</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>għadxi</td>
    <td>AH-gdzi</td>
    <td>Angry</td>
  </tr>
</table>


<h2>Practice</h2>
5 - e


Now it's time to practice what you've learned about adjectives in Maltese. Complete the following exercises by writing the correct form of the adjective in brackets.
==== Exercise 3: Transform the Adjective ====


<ol>
Transform the given adjectives to their plural forms.
  <li>Il-kelb______ (ieqir) - The small dog </li>
  <li>Iċ-Ċinema ħadra u safra (franka) - The cinema is green and yellow (frank). </li>
  <li>L-artal______ (kbar) - The big table</li>
  <li>L-orsi tat-tifla______ (skuri) - The girl's dark bears</li>
  <li>L-għajnuna huma ħafifa uħud huma ______ (qwija) - The help is light and some is quiet. </li>
</ol>


<h2>Conclusion</h2>
1. għoli


Congratulations! You have completed the Adjectives lesson in the Complete 0 to A1 Maltese Course. You have learned how to use adjectives in Maltese and how to agree them with nouns. Keep practicing to improve your skills, and don't forget to move on to the next lesson. In the next lesson, you will learn about comparatives and superlatives in Maltese.
2. ħażin


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3. sbira
 
4. kbir
 
5. ferħan
 
''Answers:''
 
1. għoljin
 
2. ħżin
 
3. sbira
 
4. kbar
 
5. ferħana
 
==== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ====
 
Use the following adjectives to create full sentences.
 
1. kbir
 
2. ħelu
 
3. ġdid
 
''Answers:''
 
1. Il-libru kbir hu interessanti. (The big book is interesting.)
 
2. Il-kekka ħelwa hija delicious. (The sweet cake is delicious.)
 
3. Il-karozza ġdida hija ħadra. (The new car is green.)
 
==== Exercise 5: Translate to Maltese ====
 
Translate the following sentences to Maltese.
 
1. The old man is wise.
 
2. The small child is happy.
 
3. The clean room is beautiful.
 
''Answers:''
 
1. Il-bniedem antik hu għaqli.
 
2. Il-tifel żgħir hu ferħan.
 
3. Il-kamra imsaħ hija sbira.
 
==== Exercise 6: Identify the Adjective ====
 
Identify the adjective in each sentence.
 
1. Il-ktieb ġdid hu interessanti.
 
2. Il-bniedem ħażin kien imsaħ.
 
3. Il-fjura ħelwa kienet fil-ġnien.
 
''Answers:''
 
1. ġdid
 
2. ħażin
 
3. ħelwa
 
==== Exercise 7: Adjective Agreement ====
 
Fill in the correct form of the adjective to agree with the noun.
 
1. Il-mara _______ (għoli).
 
2. Il-bnedmin _______ (ħażin).
 
3. Il-familja _______ (kbir).
 
''Answers:''
 
1. għolja
 
2. ħżin
 
3. kbira
 
==== Exercise 8: Sentence Reordering ====
 
Reorder the words to form correct sentences.
 
1. għoli / il-bniedem / hu / il-libru.
 
2. ħażin / il-kuraġġ / huwa / il-mara.
 
3. ħelu / il-fjura / kienet / il-ġnien.
 
''Answers:''
 
1. Il-libru hu għoli.
 
2. Il-mara huwa ħażin.
 
3. Il-fjura kienet ħelwa fil-ġnien.
 
==== Exercise 9: Fill in the Gaps ====
 
Fill in the gaps with appropriate adjectives.
 
1. Il-familja _______ (ħelu) għandha _______ (kbir) dar.
 
2. Il-bniedem _______ (ferħan) għandu _______ (ġdid) karozza.
 
''Answers:''
 
1. ħelwa, kbira
 
2. ferħan, ġdida
 
==== Exercise 10: Create Adjectives ====
 
From the nouns given, create adjectives.
 
1. mara
 
2. libsa
 
3. kelb
 
''Answers:''
 
1. mara → sbira (big woman)
 
2. libsa → ħelwa (sweet dress)
 
3. kelb → ħażin (bad dog)
 
By completing these exercises, you will reinforce your understanding of Maltese adjectives and how to use them effectively. Remember, practice makes perfect!
 
In summary, adjectives play a vital role in the Maltese language by helping you describe and express yourself more vividly. Keep practicing, and soon you'll find yourself effortlessly using adjectives in your conversations.
 
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Welcome to our lesson on Adjectives in the Maltese language! Adjectives are an essential part of speech that help us describe nouns, giving us the ability to add color, emotion, and detail to our conversations. In this lesson, we will explore how to use adjectives in Maltese, how they agree with nouns, and provide you with plenty of examples and exercises to solidify your understanding.

Understanding adjectives is crucial for expressing yourself clearly and vividly in any language. Imagine trying to describe a beautiful sunset or a delicious meal without the use of adjectives – it would be quite difficult! So, let's dive into the world of Maltese adjectives.

What are Adjectives?[edit | edit source]

Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. In Maltese, adjectives can describe qualities, quantities, and states of being. They can also express colors, sizes, emotions, and more.

For example:

  • Beautiful (sbira)
  • Tall (għoli)
  • Happy (ferħan)

Agreement with Nouns[edit | edit source]

One of the interesting aspects of Maltese adjectives is that they must agree with the nouns they modify in gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural).

  • Masculine Singular:
  • il-bniedem għoli (the tall man)
  • Feminine Singular:
  • il-mara għolja (the tall woman)
  • Masculine Plural:
  • il-bnedmin għoljin (the tall men)
  • Feminine Plural:
  • il-minijiet għoljin (the tall women)

Common Adjectives in Maltese[edit | edit source]

Let’s look at some common adjectives and their forms in various contexts:

Maltese Pronunciation English
sbira /ˈsbiːra/ beautiful
ħażin /ˈħaːzin/ bad
kbir /kbiːr/ big
żgħir /ʒiːr/ small
ħelu /ˈhɛlu/ sweet
iebes /ˈjɛbes/ hard
ġdid /ʒdiːd/ new
antik /anˈtiːk/ old
ferħan /ˈfɛrhan/ happy
imsaħ /imˈsax/ clean

Position of Adjectives[edit | edit source]

In Maltese, adjectives usually come after the noun they modify, unlike in English where they typically precede the noun. For example:

  • il-libru kbir (the big book)
  • il-fjura sbira (the beautiful flower)

However, there are exceptions, especially when using adjectives for emphasis or in poetic contexts.

Types of Adjectives[edit | edit source]

1. Descriptive Adjectives: These adjectives describe the qualities of a noun.

  • Example: il-kelb ħażin (the bad dog)

2. Quantitative Adjectives: These adjectives indicate quantity.

  • Example: żewġ ħbieb (two friends)

3. Demonstrative Adjectives: These adjectives point out specific nouns.

  • Example: dik il-belt (that city)

4. Possessive Adjectives: These adjectives express ownership.

  • Example: il-ktieb tiegħi (my book)

Examples of Adjective Use[edit | edit source]

To help you understand how adjectives function in sentences, here are 20 practical examples showcasing their use:

Maltese Pronunciation English
il-libru kbir /ilˈliːbru kbiːr/ the big book
il-bniedem ħażin /ilˈbniedem ħaˈzin/ the bad man
il-fjura sbira /ilˈfjura ˈsbiːra/ the beautiful flower
il-kuraġġ iebes /ilˈkuradʒ ˈjɛbes/ the hard courage
il-mara ferħana /ilˈmara ˈfɛrħana/ the happy woman
il-ġnien imsaħ /ilˈdʒniːn imˈsax/ the clean garden
il-kamra żgħira /ilˈkamra ˈʒiːra/ the small room
il-pjaneta ġdida /ilˈpjanɛta dʒdiːda/ the new planet
il-ktieb antik /ilˈktɪeb anˈtiːk/ the old book
il-biedja ħelwa /ilˈbɪdja ˈhɛlwa/ the sweet farm
il-ktieb tiegħi /ilˈktɪeb ˈtijɛ/ my book
il-familja kbira /ilˈfamiʎa ˈkbiːra/ the big family
il-ħobż ġdid /ilˈħobz dʒdiːd/ the new bread
il-ħġieġ iebes /ilˈħdʒiːdʒ ˈjɛbes/ the hard glass
il-bniedem magħruf /ilˈbniedem maɡˈruf/ the known man
il-belt l-ħajja /ilˈbelt lˈħajja/ the lively city
il-famuż artist /ilˈfamuz arˈtɪst/ the famous artist
il-lukanda antika /ilˈlukanda anˈtiːka/ the ancient hotel
il-ħalib ħelu /ilˈħalɪb ˈhɛlu/ the sweet milk
il-ġugarell żgħir /ilˈdʒugaˌrell ˈʒiːr/ the small toy
il-kwiet imsaħ /ilˈkwɪɛt imˈsax/ the clean quiet

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a grasp of adjectives in Maltese, let's put your knowledge to the test! Here are ten exercises for you to practice:

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjective in brackets.

1. Il-bniedem _______ (għoli).

2. Il-kuraġġ _______ (iebes).

3. Il-fjura _______ (sbira).

4. Il-ktieb _______ (antiku).

5. Il-ġnien _______ (ħelu).

Answers:

1. għoli

2. iebes

3. sbira

4. antik

5. ħelu

Exercise 2: Match the Adjective[edit | edit source]

Match the Maltese adjective to its English translation.

1. ħażin

2. kbir

3. żgħir

4. ferħan

5. ġdid

a. big

b. small

c. bad

d. happy

e. new

Answers:

1 - c

2 - a

3 - b

4 - d

5 - e

Exercise 3: Transform the Adjective[edit | edit source]

Transform the given adjectives to their plural forms.

1. għoli

2. ħażin

3. sbira

4. kbir

5. ferħan

Answers:

1. għoljin

2. ħżin

3. sbira

4. kbar

5. ferħana

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Use the following adjectives to create full sentences.

1. kbir

2. ħelu

3. ġdid

Answers:

1. Il-libru kbir hu interessanti. (The big book is interesting.)

2. Il-kekka ħelwa hija delicious. (The sweet cake is delicious.)

3. Il-karozza ġdida hija ħadra. (The new car is green.)

Exercise 5: Translate to Maltese[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences to Maltese.

1. The old man is wise.

2. The small child is happy.

3. The clean room is beautiful.

Answers:

1. Il-bniedem antik hu għaqli.

2. Il-tifel żgħir hu ferħan.

3. Il-kamra imsaħ hija sbira.

Exercise 6: Identify the Adjective[edit | edit source]

Identify the adjective in each sentence.

1. Il-ktieb ġdid hu interessanti.

2. Il-bniedem ħażin kien imsaħ.

3. Il-fjura ħelwa kienet fil-ġnien.

Answers:

1. ġdid

2. ħażin

3. ħelwa

Exercise 7: Adjective Agreement[edit | edit source]

Fill in the correct form of the adjective to agree with the noun.

1. Il-mara _______ (għoli).

2. Il-bnedmin _______ (ħażin).

3. Il-familja _______ (kbir).

Answers:

1. għolja

2. ħżin

3. kbira

Exercise 8: Sentence Reordering[edit | edit source]

Reorder the words to form correct sentences.

1. għoli / il-bniedem / hu / il-libru.

2. ħażin / il-kuraġġ / huwa / il-mara.

3. ħelu / il-fjura / kienet / il-ġnien.

Answers:

1. Il-libru hu għoli.

2. Il-mara huwa ħażin.

3. Il-fjura kienet ħelwa fil-ġnien.

Exercise 9: Fill in the Gaps[edit | edit source]

Fill in the gaps with appropriate adjectives.

1. Il-familja _______ (ħelu) għandha _______ (kbir) dar.

2. Il-bniedem _______ (ferħan) għandu _______ (ġdid) karozza.

Answers:

1. ħelwa, kbira

2. ferħan, ġdida

Exercise 10: Create Adjectives[edit | edit source]

From the nouns given, create adjectives.

1. mara

2. libsa

3. kelb

Answers:

1. mara → sbira (big woman)

2. libsa → ħelwa (sweet dress)

3. kelb → ħażin (bad dog)

By completing these exercises, you will reinforce your understanding of Maltese adjectives and how to use them effectively. Remember, practice makes perfect!

In summary, adjectives play a vital role in the Maltese language by helping you describe and express yourself more vividly. Keep practicing, and soon you'll find yourself effortlessly using adjectives in your conversations.

Table of Contents - Maltese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Maltese Language


Everyday Vocabulary


Basic Sentence Structure


Nouns and Pronouns


Verbs


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Drinks


Family and Relationships


Hobbies and Leisure


Maltese History and Traditions


Maltese Cuisine


Travel and Tourism

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