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Maltese Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Maltese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning Maltese vocabulary about fruits. Fruits are an important part of the Mediterranean diet and Maltese culture, where locally grown produce is celebrated in traditional dishes. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and talk about various fruits in Maltese.

Vocabulary

Fruits are "frott" in Maltese. Here are some of the most common fruits found in Malta:

Maltese	Pronunciation	English
larinġa	la-rin-gah	orange
tadam	ta-dam	apple
bajtar tax-xitwa	bai-tar tax shi-twa	persimmon
żgħar taċ-ċitrun	zar tac chit-run	lime
frott tat-tuffieħa	frott tat tuf-fee-eha	pineapple
frott tal-bużbież	frott tal-buz-beez	strawberry
żeżla	ze-zla	banana
tin	tin	fig
qastan	qas-tan	chestnut
karamelli	ka-ra-mel-lee	pomegranate
lamponi	lam-po-nee	raspberry
warda tat-tuffieħa	warr-da tat tuff-fee-eha	watermelon

Pronunciation Tips

In Maltese, words are pronounced exactly as they are written. The Maltese language is written in the Latin script and the sounds are similar to Italian and Arabic.

One thing to keep in mind is the use of the ħ (ħin, qasħa, etc.) which can be challenging for non-native speakers. Also, the letter g in Maltese is pronounced as a voiced consonant, like the j in the English word "jump".

To improve your Maltese Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Dialogue

To see these new words in context, let's have a dialogue:

• Person 1: Taf fejn nista nitnexxiel l-arinġiet tajbin? (Do you know where I can find good oranges?)
• Person 2: Hemm ħafna ż-żeżla fl-iskola. (There are many bananas at the school.)
• Person 1: Tajjeb, għandi ħażin qed niriżen. Tista tindini bajtar tax-xitwa? (Great, I'm feeling sick. Can you get me a persimmon?)
• Person 2: Biss jekk tkun tista tirranġaha! (Only if you can arrange it!)

Cultural Notes

In Malta, fruits and vegetables are celebrated during the harvest season, known as il-Ħarġa tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa. During this time, locals gather to celebrate the bounty of the local produce with traditional foods and activities.

One of the most popular fruits in Malta is the prickly pear, or bajtar tax-xewk in Maltese. It is often eaten raw, cooked, or as a sweet jam.

Sources

• Maltese Language
• Maltese Cuisine

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