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Welcome to the exciting world of Maltese vocabulary! In this lesson, we will explore the months of the year in Maltese, an essential part of everyday conversation. Understanding the months will not only help you in planning activities and events but also enrich your ability to express yourself in Maltese.

As you embark on this linguistic journey, you'll discover the names of the months, how to pronounce them, and how to incorporate them into sentences. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident using these terms in your daily life. So, grab your notebooks and get ready to dive in!

Importance of Learning the Months[edit | edit source]

Knowing the months of the year is crucial for various reasons:

Planning Events: Whether it's a birthday, a holiday, or a special occasion, you'll need to know the months to communicate effectively.

Cultural Context: Many Maltese traditions and celebrations are tied to specific months. Understanding this will deepen your appreciation of Maltese culture.

Daily Conversations: The months often come up in casual conversations, making it essential for fluency.

Overview of the Months[edit | edit source]

Let's start by listing the months of the year in Maltese. Below is a table that includes the Maltese names, their pronunciations, and their English translations.

Maltese	Pronunciation	English
Jannar	/janˈnar/	January
Frar	/fraˈr/	February
Marzu	/ˈmartsu/	March
April	/aˈpril/	April
Mejju	/ˈmejju/	May
Ġunju	/ˈdʒunju/	June
Lulju	/ˈlulju/	July
Awissu	/aˈwisːu/	August
Settembru	/setˈtembru/	September
Ottubru	/otˈtubru/	October
Novembru	/noˈvɛmbru/	November
Diċembru	/diˈtʃɛmbru/	December

Using Months in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that you are familiar with the months, let’s see how to use them in sentences. Here are 20 examples to illustrate their use:

1. Jannar huwa l-ewwel xahar tas-sena.

(January is the first month of the year.)

2. Frar għandu 28 jew 29 jum.

(February has 28 or 29 days.)

3. Marzu huwa xahar ta' bidla.

(March is a month of change.)

4. April huwa l-xahar tal-libertà.

(April is the month of freedom.)

5. Mejju huwa xahar sħun.

(May is a warm month.)

6. Ġunju huwa l-bidu tas-sajf.

(June is the start of summer.)

7. Lulju huwa xahar tal-festi.

(July is a month of festivities.)

8. Awissu huwa xahar popolari għall-vjaġġar.

(August is a popular month for traveling.)

9. Settembru jibda l-ħarifa.

(September marks the beginning of autumn.)

10. Ottubru huwa xahar tal-ħsad.

(October is a month of harvest.)

11. Novembru huwa xahar tal-memorja.

(November is a month of remembrance.)

12. Diċembru huwa xahar tal-festi tal-Milied.

(December is the month of Christmas celebrations.)

13. F’Jannar, in-nies jibdew il-ġiri.

(In January, people start jogging.)

14. F'Frar, il-karnival jsir.

(In February, the carnival takes place.)

15. F'Marzu, l-ewwel fjuri jqumu.

(In March, the first flowers bloom.)

16. F'April, in-nies jgawdu l-ħin barra.

(In April, people enjoy the outdoors.)

17. F'Mejju, ħafna ħwejjeġ jsiru.

(In May, many things happen.)

18. F'Ġunju, il-kuraġġ jiżdied.

(In June, courage increases.)

19. F'Lulju, in-nies jivvjaġġaw ħafna.

(In July, people travel a lot.)

20. F'Awissu, nistgħu naraw il-bejta.

(In August, we can see the sunset.)

Exercises[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding of the months of the year, here are 10 exercises for you to practice. Each exercise will help you apply what you've learned.

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

Complete the sentences with the correct month in Maltese:

1. ___ huwa l-aħħar xahar tas-sena.

2. F’___, in-nies jiċċelebraw il-Milied.

3. ___ huwa xahar sħun.

4. F’___, il-karnival jsir.

5. F’___, l-ewwel fjuri jqumu.

Answers:

1. Diċembru

2. Diċembru

3. Mejju

4. Frar

5. Marzu

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

Match the Maltese month with its English equivalent:

1. Jannar

2. Frar

3. Marzu

4. April

5. Mejju

A. May

B. January

C. February

D. March

E. April

Answers:

1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-E, 5-A

Exercise 3: Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following months:

1. Ġunju

2. Lulju

3. Awissu

Example Answers:

1. F'Ġunju, in-nies jibdew jagħmlu picnic.

2. F’Lulju, il-familja tiċċelebra l-vaganza.

3. F’Awissu, in-nies jivvjaġġaw lejn il-bajjiet.

Exercise 4: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine if the statements are true or false:

1. Mejju huwa xahar tal-ħarifa.

2. Settembru huwa l-aħħar xahar tas-sena.

3. Diċembru huwa xahar tal-festi.

4. Ottubru għandu 31 jum.

5. Frar għandu 30 jum.

Answers:

1. False

2. False

3. True

4. False

5. False

Exercise 5: Translation[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Maltese:

1. October is a month of harvest.

2. In May, the flowers bloom.

3. December is the month of Christmas.

Example Answers:

1. Ottubru huwa xahar tal-ħsad.

2. F'Mejju, il-fjuri jqumu.

3. Diċembru huwa xahar tal-Milied.

Exercise 6: Choose the Correct Month[edit | edit source]

Select the correct month for each statement:

1. The carnival takes place in ___. (Frar, Ġunju)

2. ___ is the first month of the year. (Settembru, Jannar)

3. Many people travel in ___. (Awissu, Ottubru)

Answers:

1. Frar

2. Jannar

3. Awissu

Exercise 7: Identify the Month[edit | edit source]

Identify the month based on the description:

1. The month of flowers blooming.

2. The month of festivities.

3. The month before winter.

Answers:

1. Marzu

2. Diċembru

3. Novembru

Exercise 8: Fill in the Missing Letters[edit | edit source]

Fill in the missing letters for the Maltese months:

1. _ _ n n a r

2. F _ _ r

3. M _ _ z u

Answers:

1. Jannar

2. Frar

3. Marzu

Exercise 9: Create a Calendar[edit | edit source]

Create a simple calendar for your favorite month in Maltese and include activities.

Example:

Month: Ġunju

Activities:

5: Picnic with friends

15: Visit the beach

Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your favorite month in Maltese, using at least three sentences.

Example Answer:

Lulju huwa l-favorit tiegħi. F’Lulju, in-nies jivvjaġġaw ħafna. Jiena nimxi bil-bajja u nista’ ngħannaq l-għajnejn tiegħi ma’ l-ilma.

By completing these exercises, you will reinforce your understanding of the months of the year in Maltese and become more comfortable using them in conversation.

As you continue your journey in learning Maltese, remember that practice makes perfect. Don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher on the months of the year!

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

Course Presentation

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

Videos[edit | edit source]

Learn Maltese - The Months - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to the exciting world of Maltese vocabulary! In this lesson, we will explore the '''months of the year''' in Maltese, an essential part of everyday conversation. Understanding the months will not only help you in planning activities and events but also enrich your ability to express yourself in Maltese.
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+As you embark on this linguistic journey, you'll discover the names of the months, how to pronounce them, and how to incorporate them into sentences. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident using these terms in your daily life. So, grab your notebooks and get ready to dive in!
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-Maltese, the only Semitic language written in Latin script, is spoken on the Maltese islands, which are an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. You may wonder why Maltese sounds unusual compared to other Romance and Germanic languages. The influence of Italian, Arabic, and Sicilian, combined with its unique grammar and syntax, makes it a fascinating language to learn. In this lesson, we'll teach you how to write, pronounce and use the months of the year in everyday conversations.
+=== Importance of Learning the Months ===
+Knowing the months of the year is crucial for various reasons:
+* '''Planning Events''': Whether it's a birthday, a holiday, or a special occasion, you'll need to know the months to communicate effectively.
+* '''Cultural Context''': Many Maltese traditions and celebrations are tied to specific months. Understanding this will deepen your appreciation of Maltese culture.
-== Months of the year ==
+* '''Daily Conversations''': The months often come up in casual conversations, making it essential for fluency.
-In Maltese, the months of the year are called "xhur," which is the plural for "month." Below is a list of the months and their corresponding numbers.
+=== Overview of the Months ===
+Let's start by listing the months of the year in Maltese. Below is a table that includes the Maltese names, their pronunciations, and their English translations.
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Month !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Maltese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Jannar || yǎn-nar || January
+| Jannar  || /janˈnar/ || January
 |-
-| Frar || fraar || February
+| Frar  || /fraˈr/ || February
 |-
-| Marzu || mar-zoo || March
+| Marzu  || /ˈmartsu/ || March
 |-
-| April || ă-pril || April
+| April  || /aˈpril/ || April
 |-
-| Mejju || mey-you || May
+| Mejju  || /ˈmejju/ || May
 |-
-| Ġunju || joon-you || June
+| Ġunju  || /ˈdʒunju/ || June
 |-
-| Lulju || lool-you || July
+| Lulju  || /ˈlulju/ || July
 |-
-| Awwissu || aw-wis-soo || August
+| Awissu  || /aˈwisːu/ || August
 |-
-| Settembru || set-tem-broo || September
+| Settembru  || /setˈtembru/ || September
 |-
-| Ottubru || ot-toob-roo || October
+| Ottubru  || /otˈtubru/ || October
 |-
-| Novembru || no-vem-broo || November
+| Novembru  || /noˈvɛmbru/ || November
 |-
-| Diċembru || di-ċem-broo || December
+| Diċembru  || /diˈtʃɛmbru/ || December
 |}
-Notice how some of the vowels have accents. This is because Maltese has several vowel sounds that are not present in English.
+=== Using Months in Sentences ===
+Now that you are familiar with the months, let’s see how to use them in sentences. Here are 20 examples to illustrate their use:
+. '''Jannar huwa l-ewwel xahar tas-sena.'''
+(January is the first month of the year.)
+. '''Frar għandu 28 jew 29 jum.'''
+(February has 28 or 29 days.)
+. '''Marzu huwa xahar ta' bidla.'''
+(March is a month of change.)
+. '''April huwa l-xahar tal-libertà.'''
+(April is the month of freedom.)
+. '''Mejju huwa xahar sħun.'''
+(May is a warm month.)
+. '''Ġunju huwa l-bidu tas-sajf.'''
+(June is the start of summer.)
+. '''Lulju huwa xahar tal-festi.'''
+(July is a month of festivities.)
+. '''Awissu huwa xahar popolari għall-vjaġġar.'''
+(August is a popular month for traveling.)
+. '''Settembru jibda l-ħarifa.'''
+(September marks the beginning of autumn.)
+. '''Ottubru huwa xahar tal-ħsad.'''
+(October is a month of harvest.)
+. '''Novembru huwa xahar tal-memorja.'''
+(November is a month of remembrance.)
+. '''Diċembru huwa xahar tal-festi tal-Milied.'''
+(December is the month of Christmas celebrations.)
+. '''F’Jannar, in-nies jibdew il-ġiri.'''
+(In January, people start jogging.)
+. '''F'Frar, il-karnival jsir.'''
+(In February, the carnival takes place.)
+. '''F'Marzu, l-ewwel fjuri jqumu.'''
+(In March, the first flowers bloom.)
+. '''F'April, in-nies jgawdu l-ħin barra.'''
+(In April, people enjoy the outdoors.)
+. '''F'Mejju, ħafna ħwejjeġ jsiru.'''
+(In May, many things happen.)
+. '''F'Ġunju, il-kuraġġ jiżdied.'''
+(In June, courage increases.)
+. '''F'Lulju, in-nies jivvjaġġaw ħafna.'''
+(In July, people travel a lot.)
+. '''F'Awissu, nistgħu naraw il-bejta.'''
+(In August, we can see the sunset.)
+=== Exercises ===
+To solidify your understanding of the months of the year, here are 10 exercises for you to practice. Each exercise will help you apply what you've learned.
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Complete the sentences with the correct month in Maltese:
+. '''___ huwa l-aħħar xahar tas-sena.'''
+. '''F’___, in-nies jiċċelebraw il-Milied.'''
+. '''___ huwa xahar sħun.'''
+. '''F’___, il-karnival jsir.'''
+. '''F’___, l-ewwel fjuri jqumu.'''
+'''Answers:'''
+. Diċembru
+. Diċembru
+. Mejju
+. Frar
+. Marzu
+==== Exercise 2: Match the Months ====
+Match the Maltese month with its English equivalent:
+. Jannar
+. Frar
+. Marzu
+. April
+. Mejju
+A. May
+B. January
+C. February
+D. March
+E. April
+'''Answers:'''
+-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-E, 5-A
+==== Exercise 3: Sentence Creation ====
+Create sentences using the following months:
+. Ġunju
+. Lulju
+. Awissu
+'''Example Answers:'''
+. F'Ġunju, in-nies jibdew jagħmlu picnic.
+. F’Lulju, il-familja tiċċelebra l-vaganza.
+. F’Awissu, in-nies jivvjaġġaw lejn il-bajjiet.
+==== Exercise 4: True or False ====
+Determine if the statements are true or false:
+. '''Mejju huwa xahar tal-ħarifa.'''
+. '''Settembru huwa l-aħħar xahar tas-sena.'''
+. '''Diċembru huwa xahar tal-festi.'''
+. '''Ottubru għandu 31 jum.'''
+. '''Frar għandu 30 jum.'''
+'''Answers:'''
+. False
+. False
+. True
-In Maltese, just like in other languages, we use prepositions to answer "when" questions.
+. False
-Here are some examples:
+. False
-* X'inhi l-aħħar xahar tal-ġimgħa? (What is the last month of the week?)
+==== Exercise 5: Translation ====
-Ir-Rabti, jew ix-Xattix, hu l-aħħar xahar tal-ġimgħa. (Thursday or Tuesday, depending on the context)
-* Meta hbibt u riedtu jitgħallim il-Malti? (When did you fall in love and want to learn Maltese?)
+Translate the following sentences into Maltese:
-Ġewwa mħatriet tal-Pandemija. (During the pandemic lockdowns)
-* Mindu kien z-zmien magħrufa l-għoli-tfal tgħallem il-mużika? (When was it popular for young people to learn music?)
+. October is a month of harvest.
-Fil-ponta tal-50ijiet u s-sena 60ija. (In the late 1950s and early 1960s)
-* Tafx kemm żmien ser nagħlaq il-proġett? (You know when the project is going to be finished?)
+. In May, the flowers bloom.
-M'iniex ċar, il-bieb ta' pandemija fittxet kollox. (I'm not sure, the pandemic messed everything up.)
-As you can see, answering a "when" question requires you to know the preposition to use in each context.
+. December is the month of Christmas.
-Here are some expressions commonly used with months in Maltese:
+'''Example Answers:'''
-* Fil-bidu tal-[month] (In the beginning of [month])
+. Ottubru huwa xahar tal-ħsad.
-* F'nofs il-[month] (In the middle of [month])
-* F'għeluq il-[month] (At the end of [month])
-* Fis-sena [year] (In the year [year])
-* Ta' wara [month] (After [month])
-* Qabel [month] (Before [month])
-For example:
+. F'Mejju, il-fjuri jqumu.
-* Fil-bidu tal-Mejju, il-bażilika tinfetaħ għal-Lunzjata. (In the beginning of May, the basilica is opened for Lunzjata.)
+. Diċembru huwa xahar tal-Milied.
-* F'nofs il-Frar irrid nkompli l-iskejjel. (In the middle of February, I have to keep going to school.)
-* F'għeluq id-Diċembru, nżur il-Ġermanja. (At the end of December, I'll visit Germany.)
-<hidden>Don't forget that Maltese pronunciation can be tricky at first, so take your time when      reading and repeating the words. </hidden>
+==== Exercise 6: Choose the Correct Month ====
-That's all for this lesson! Follow the larger course to learn more Maltese vocabulary and grammar.
+Select the correct month for each statement:
+. The carnival takes place in ___. (Frar, Ġunju)
+. ___ is the first month of the year. (Settembru, Jannar)
+. Many people travel in ___. (Awissu, Ottubru)
+'''Answers:'''
+. Frar
+. Jannar
+. Awissu
+==== Exercise 7: Identify the Month ====
+Identify the month based on the description:
+. The month of flowers blooming.
+. The month of festivities.
+. The month before winter.
+'''Answers:'''
+. Marzu
+. Diċembru
+. Novembru
+==== Exercise 8: Fill in the Missing Letters ====
+Fill in the missing letters for the Maltese months:
+. _ _ n n a r
+. F _ _ r
+. M _ _ z u
+'''Answers:'''
+. Jannar
+. Frar
+. Marzu
+==== Exercise 9: Create a Calendar ====
+Create a simple calendar for your favorite month in Maltese and include activities.
+'''Example:'''
+Month: Ġunju
+Activities:
+* 5: Picnic with friends
+* 15: Visit the beach
+==== Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph ====
+Write a short paragraph about your favorite month in Maltese, using at least three sentences.
+'''Example Answer:'''
+Lulju huwa l-favorit tiegħi. F’Lulju, in-nies jivvjaġġaw ħafna. Jiena nimxi bil-bajja u nista’ ngħannaq l-għajnejn tiegħi ma’ l-ilma.
+By completing these exercises, you will reinforce your understanding of the months of the year in Maltese and become more comfortable using them in conversation.
+As you continue your journey in learning Maltese, remember that practice makes perfect. Don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher on the months of the year!
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+==Videos==
+===Learn Maltese - The Months - YouTube===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbse8UWcDTg</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://app.memrise.com/course/403958/maltese-part-1-vocabulary-builder/10/ Level 10 - Months of the Year - Maltese Part 1 - Vocabulary Builder ...]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltese_language Maltese language - Wikipedia]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Parts-of-the-Body|Parts of the Body]]
+* [[Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
+* [[Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Time-ħin|Time ħin]]
+* [[Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Essential-Phrases-in-Maltese|Essential Phrases in Maltese]]
+* [[Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Family-Members|Family Members]]
+* [[Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Beverages|Beverages]]
+* [[Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Adverbs-in-Maltese|Adverbs in Maltese]]
+* [[Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Sports|Sports]]
+* [[Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
+* [[Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Seasons|Seasons]]
-==Videos==
-===Learn Maltese - The Months - YouTube===
-<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbse8UWcDTg</youtube>
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Importance of Learning the Months[edit | edit source]

Overview of the Months[edit | edit source]

Using Months in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercises[edit | edit source]

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

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

Exercise 3: Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: True or False[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Translation[edit | edit source]

Exercise 6: Choose the Correct Month[edit | edit source]

Exercise 7: Identify the Month[edit | edit source]

Exercise 8: Fill in the Missing Letters[edit | edit source]

Exercise 9: Create a Calendar[edit | edit source]

Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph[edit | edit source]

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

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