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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

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Table of Contents - Maltese Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Maltese Language

• Maltese Alphabet
• Basic Maltese Phrases

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Everyday Vocabulary

• Colors
• Numbers
• Days of the Week
• Months of the Year

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object Order
• Negation
• Questions

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Gender and Plurals
• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns
• Demonstrative Pronouns

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Verbs

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives
• Comparatives and Superlatives
• Adverbs

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Food and Drinks

• Fruits and Vegetables
• Meat, Fish, and Dairy
• Beverages

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Hobbies and Leisure

• Sports
• Entertainment

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Maltese History and Traditions

• Historical Events
• Festivals and Celebrations

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Maltese Cuisine

• Traditional Dishes
• Eating Out

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Travel and Tourism

• Popular Destinations
• Travel Tips

Sources

• Level 10 - Months of the Year - Maltese Part 1 - Vocabulary Builder ...
• Maltese language - Wikipedia

Other Lessons

• Parts of the Body
• Education
• Time ħin
• Essential Phrases in Maltese
• Family Members
• Beverages
• Adverbs in Maltese
• Sports
• Food
• Seasons

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