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<div class="pg_page_title">Maltese Vocabulary - Express Surprise</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Maltese Vocabulary - Express Surprise</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/maltese Maltese] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to express surprise in Maltese. We will look at some useful words and phrases that you can use to express surprise in different situations. __TOC__


== Words ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/maltese Maltese] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, you will learn how to express surprise in Maltese. Surprise is an intense emotion that can convey a range of feelings from shock, disbelief, astonishment, and awe. Mastering how to express surprise in Maltese will help you to communicate your emotions effectively and connect with Maltese speakers on a personal level. Let's get started!
 
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<span link>Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: [[Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]] & [[Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Languages-Lingwi|Languages Lingwi]].</span>
== Basic Expressions ==
 
Here are some basic expressions you can use to express surprise in Maltese:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Maltese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Wow! || waaw! || Wow!
|-
| Ejjja! || iyaa! || Come on!
|-
| Qed tieħu affarijiet bil-mod? || qed t-ee-hu af-fa-ree-yet bil-mod? || Are you joking?
|-
| Inċerdixi! || ingr-jeedi-kshee! || Unbelievable!
|-
|-
! Maltese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Allura?! || Alloo-ra! || Really?!
|}
 
Example dialogue:
* Person 1: Qed niekol ċipar? (Am I eating Cyprus?)
* Person 2: Qed tieħu affarijiet bil-mod? (Are you joking?)
 
As you can see from the dialogue, "Qed tieħu affarijiet bil-mod?" can be used ironically to show disbelief or surprise.
 
== Positive Expressions ==
 
Here are some positive expressions you can use to express delight and amazement in Maltese:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Maltese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ħa !! /ħaː/ !! Oh!
| Oħxon! || osh-khon! || Amazing!
|-
|-
| Bla ħaġa !! /blaː ħaːɡa/ !! Wow!
| Halieħ! || haa-lee! || Great!
|-
|-
| Ħaċ-ċirku !! /ħatʃ ˈtʃirku/ !! Incredible!
| Jekk trid! || yekk treed || If you want!
|-
|-
| Ħaċ-ċirku ħafna !! /ħatʃ ˈtʃirku ħafna/ !! Amazing!
| Hemm mudell biżżejjed! || Hemm mudell biz-zejed! || There is a sufficient model!
|-
|-
| Ħaċ-ċirku ħafna ħafna !! /ħatʃ ˈtʃirku ħafna ħafna/ !! Unbelievable!
| Trid titkellem ma' triq ta' ħajtek! || trid tit-kel-lem ma treeek ta hai-tek || You want to talk about the way of your life!
|}
|}


== Example Sentences ==
Example dialogue:
* Person 1: Skerrew biex tiekol sardelli? (Are you crazy about eating anchovies?)
* Person 2: Oħxon! (Amazing!)
 
== Negative Expressions ==
 
Here are some negative expressions you can use to express disappointment or shock in Maltese:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Maltese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Maltese !! English Translation
| Xi żmien nġibuh! || Shi zmiin n-gib-oo! || It's been a while since I got it!
|-
|-
| Ħa, m'għamiltx il-prova? !! Oh, I passed the test?
| Kif jibqa' dawn ifforma? || Kif jib-qa daawn if-for-ma? || How can these forms remain?
|-
|-
| Bla ħaġa, inti tista' tikseb l-iskola? !! Wow, you can get into school?
| X'hemm aħna? || shemm ahhna? || What are we?
|-
|-
| Ħaċ-ċirku, inti tista' tikseb l-iskola b'mod ħieles? !! Incredible, you can get into school with ease?
| Imma kif kien hemm oħrajn?! || Ima kkienhem morahgin || But how were there others?!
|-
|-
| Ħaċ-ċirku ħafna, inti tista' tikseb l-iskola b'mod ħieles u b'prezz iebsa? !! Amazing, you can get into school with ease and for a low price?
| Mela ħaddieħor hu li se jaħbi. || Mela had-die-hor hu sli saahbi || So somebody else will do it.
|-
| Ħaċ-ċirku ħafna ħafna, inti tista' tikseb l-iskola b'mod ħieles u b'prezz iebsa u għal kwalunkwe kors? !! Unbelievable, you can get into school with ease and for a low price and for any course?
|}
|}


== Quiz ==
Example dialogue:
Test your understanding of expressing surprise in Maltese with the following quiz:
* Person 1: Kitba tajba! (Good writing!)
* Person 2: Xi żmien nġibuh! (It's been a while since I got it!)
 
== Interesting Facts ==
 
- Did you know that in Maltese, the word for surprise is "surpriża"? The word derives from the Italian "sorpresa".


1. How do you say "Oh!" in Maltese?
- Maltese is a Semitic language and is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet.
A. Ħa
B. Bla ħaġa
C. Ħaċ-ċirku


2. How do you say "Unbelievable!" in Maltese?
- Malta is known for its historic sites, such as the Megalithic Temples of Malta, which are some of the oldest free-standing structures in the world.
A. Ħa
B. Bla ħaġa
C. Ħaċ-ċirku ħafna ħafna


3. How do you say "Amazing!" in Maltese?
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A. Ħa
B. Bla ħaġa
C. Ħaċ-ċirku ħafna


Answers: 1. A, 2. C, 3. C
To enhance your understanding of Maltese vocabulary, check out our [[:Category:Language/Maltese/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]] page.  


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==Sources==
* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise Express Surprise in Maltese]
* [https://www.pristineworks.com/blog/11-maltese-phrases-you-need-to-know-malta 11 Maltese Words & Phrases You Need to Know to Get by in Malta ...]
* [https://maltese.english-dictionary.help/english-to-maltese-meaning-surprise English to Maltese Meaning of surprise - sorpriża]
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta Malta]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surprize_(disambiguation) Surprize (disambiguation)]


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Maltese Vocabulary - Express Surprise

Hi Maltese learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to express surprise in Maltese. Surprise is an intense emotion that can convey a range of feelings from shock, disbelief, astonishment, and awe. Mastering how to express surprise in Maltese will help you to communicate your emotions effectively and connect with Maltese speakers on a personal level. Let's get started!


Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: How to Say Hello and Greetings & Languages Lingwi.

Basic Expressions[edit | edit source]

Here are some basic expressions you can use to express surprise in Maltese:

Maltese Pronunciation English
Wow! waaw! Wow!
Ejjja! iyaa! Come on!
Qed tieħu affarijiet bil-mod? qed t-ee-hu af-fa-ree-yet bil-mod? Are you joking?
Inċerdixi! ingr-jeedi-kshee! Unbelievable!
Allura?! Alloo-ra! Really?!

Example dialogue:

  • Person 1: Qed niekol ċipar? (Am I eating Cyprus?)
  • Person 2: Qed tieħu affarijiet bil-mod? (Are you joking?)

As you can see from the dialogue, "Qed tieħu affarijiet bil-mod?" can be used ironically to show disbelief or surprise.

Positive Expressions[edit | edit source]

Here are some positive expressions you can use to express delight and amazement in Maltese:

Maltese Pronunciation English
Oħxon! osh-khon! Amazing!
Halieħ! haa-lee! Great!
Jekk trid! yekk treed If you want!
Hemm mudell biżżejjed! Hemm mudell biz-zejed! There is a sufficient model!
Trid titkellem ma' triq ta' ħajtek! trid tit-kel-lem ma treeek ta hai-tek You want to talk about the way of your life!

Example dialogue:

  • Person 1: Skerrew biex tiekol sardelli? (Are you crazy about eating anchovies?)
  • Person 2: Oħxon! (Amazing!)

Negative Expressions[edit | edit source]

Here are some negative expressions you can use to express disappointment or shock in Maltese:

Maltese Pronunciation English
Xi żmien nġibuh! Shi zmiin n-gib-oo! It's been a while since I got it!
Kif jibqa' dawn ifforma? Kif jib-qa daawn if-for-ma? How can these forms remain?
X'hemm aħna? shemm ahhna? What are we?
Imma kif kien hemm oħrajn?! Ima kkienhem morahgin But how were there others?!
Mela ħaddieħor hu li se jaħbi. Mela had-die-hor hu sli saahbi So somebody else will do it.

Example dialogue:

  • Person 1: Kitba tajba! (Good writing!)
  • Person 2: Xi żmien nġibuh! (It's been a while since I got it!)

Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]

- Did you know that in Maltese, the word for surprise is "surpriża"? The word derives from the Italian "sorpresa".

- Maltese is a Semitic language and is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet.

- Malta is known for its historic sites, such as the Megalithic Temples of Malta, which are some of the oldest free-standing structures in the world.

If you want to learn more about the Maltese language, go to the Polyglot Club website.

To enhance your understanding of Maltese vocabulary, check out our Vocabulary page.

➡ 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. 😎

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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