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Maltese is the language of Malta and is spoken by around 400,000 people worldwide. It is considered a Semitic language, which means it belongs to the same language family as Arabic and Hebrew. In this lesson, you will learn the Maltese alphabet, its letters, and their pronunciation.
== Introduction ==
Welcome to the lesson on the Maltese alphabet! In this lesson, we will explore the Maltese alphabet, its letters, and their pronunciation. Understanding the alphabet is the first step towards learning any language, and the Maltese alphabet is no exception. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to recognize and pronounce all the letters of the Maltese alphabet, setting a solid foundation for your journey to learn the Maltese language.


== The Maltese Alphabet ==
== The Maltese Alphabet ==
The Maltese alphabet consists of 30 letters, which are based on the Latin alphabet. While it may seem similar to the English alphabet, there are some differences in letter pronunciation and usage. Let's take a closer look at each letter:
=== Aa ===
The letter Aa is pronounced as "a" in "father." It is a vowel and can be found in words like "aqwa" (strongest) and "art" (art).
=== Bb ===
The letter Bb is pronounced as "b" in "bed." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "but" (good) and "bajda" (egg).
=== Ċċ ===
The letter Ċċ is pronounced as "ch" in "church." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "ċavetta" (key) and "ċar" (car).
=== Dd ===
The letter Dd is pronounced as "d" in "dog." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "daqs" (big) and "dinja" (world).
=== Ee ===
The letter Ee is pronounced as "e" in "bed." It is a vowel and can be found in words like "ewwel" (first) and "erba'" (four).
=== Ff ===
The letter Ff is pronounced as "f" in "fish." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "ftit" (few) and "flus" (money).
=== Ġġ ===
The letter Ġġ is pronounced as a soft "g" sound, similar to the "g" in "mirage." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "ġurnata" (day) and "ġdid" (new).
=== Gg ===
The letter Gg is pronounced as "g" in "good." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "għal" (for) and "għasfur" (bird).
=== Għgħ ===
The letter Għgħ is pronounced as a guttural sound, similar to the "gh" in "ugh." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "għalqa" (neck) and "għajn" (eye).
=== Hh ===
The letter Hh is pronounced as "h" in "house." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "ħanut" (shop) and "ħajja" (life).
=== Ħħ ===
The letter Ħħ is pronounced as a guttural sound, similar to the "h" in "loch." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "ħadid" (iron) and "ħaġa" (thing).
=== Ii ===
The letter Ii is pronounced as "i" in "machine." It is a vowel and can be found in words like "ilma" (water) and "inkwiet" (worry).
=== Ie ===
The letter Ie is pronounced as "ie" in "pie." It is a vowel and can be found in words like "bieb" (doors) and "ħbieb" (friends).
=== Jj ===
The letter Jj is pronounced as "y" in "yes." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "jien" (I) and "jum" (day).
=== Kk ===
The letter Kk is pronounced as "k" in "kite." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "kemm" (how much) and "kaptan" (captain).
=== Ll ===
The letter Ll is pronounced as "l" in "love." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "lejl" (night) and "lum" (today).
=== Mm ===
The letter Mm is pronounced as "m" in "mother." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "minn" (from) and "mewġ" (cat).
=== Nn ===
The letter Nn is pronounced as "n" in "nice." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "naħa" (side) and "nixtieq" (I want).
=== Oo ===
The letter Oo is pronounced as "o" in "hot." It is a vowel and can be found in words like "obbligu" (obligation) and "omu" (man).
=== Pp ===
The letter Pp is pronounced as "p" in "pig." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "prinċipal" (principal) and "pajjiż" (country).
=== Qq ===
The letter Qq is pronounced as "q" in "queen." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "qalb" (heart) and "qattus" (cat).
=== Rr ===
The letter Rr is pronounced as a rolled "r" sound, similar to the Spanish "r." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "raġel" (man) and "riħ" (wind).
=== Ss ===
The letter Ss is pronounced as "s" in "sun." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "saħħa" (health) and "sodisfazzjon" (satisfaction).
=== Tt ===
The letter Tt is pronounced as "t" in "top." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "ta'" (of) and "tama" (hope).
=== Uu ===
The letter Uu is pronounced as "u" in "rude." It is a vowel and can be found in words like "urbana" (urban) and "uwija" (scared).
=== Vv ===
The letter Vv is pronounced as "v" in "vase." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "vjaġġ" (journey) and "vapuri" (ships).
=== Ww ===
The letter Ww is pronounced as "w" in "water." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "wirt" (heritage) and "wirja" (exhibition).
=== Xx ===
The letter Xx is pronounced as "sh" in "sheep." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "xewqa" (desire) and "xiħ" (fear).
=== Żż ===
The letter Żż is pronounced as "z" in "zebra." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "żmien" (time) and "żgħażagħ" (youth).
=== Zz ===
The letter Zz is pronounced as "ts" in "tsunami." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "zobb" (tooth) and "zraben" (crows).
Now that we have gone through all the letters of the Maltese alphabet, let's practice their pronunciation with some examples:
{| class="wikitable"
! Maltese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Aa || a || father
|-
| Bb || b || bed
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| Ċċ || ch || church
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| Dd || d || dog
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| Ee || e || bed
|-
| Ff || f || fish
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| Ġġ || g || mirage
|-
| Gg || g || good
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| Għgħ || gh || ugh
|-
| Hh || h || house
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| Ħħ || h || loch
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| Ii || i || machine
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| Ie || ie || pie
|-
| Jj || y || yes
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| Kk || k || kite
|-
| Ll || l || love
|-
| Mm || m || mother
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| Nn || n || nice
|-
| Oo || o || hot
|-
| Pp || p || pig
|-
| Qq || q || queen
|-
| Rr || r || rolled r
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| Ss || s || sun
|-
| Tt || t || top
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| Uu || u || rude
|-
| Vv || v || vase
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| Ww || w || water
|-
| Xx || sh || sheep
|-
| Żż || z || zebra
|-
| Zz || ts || tsunami
|}
== Cultural Insights ==
The Maltese alphabet reflects the cultural and historical influences on the Maltese language. Being an island nation in the Mediterranean, Malta has been influenced by various civilizations throughout its history, including the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, and Europeans. These influences have shaped the Maltese language and its alphabet, creating a unique blend of sounds and letters.
It is interesting to note that the Maltese alphabet includes some letters that are not found in the English alphabet, such as Ċċ, Ġġ, Ħħ, Żż, and Għgħ. These letters represent sounds that are distinct to the Maltese language and are not commonly found in other languages. Learning to pronounce these letters will not only help you speak Maltese fluently but also deepen your understanding of the Maltese culture.
== Exercises ==
Now that you have learned the letters of the Maltese alphabet and their pronunciation, let's practice what you have learned. Complete the following exercises by matching the Maltese letters with their corresponding pronunciations and English translations:


The Maltese alphabet consists of 23 letters, which are written in the Latin script with some diacritics (accents). Here is the complete list of Maltese letters:
Exercise 1: Match the Letters
Match the Maltese letters with their corresponding pronunciations and English translations.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Maltese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Maltese !! Pronunciation !! English
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| A a || aː || Ahh
| Bb || a || house
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| Ħħ || b || dog
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| Ff || c || water
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| B b  || b || Bee
| Għgħ || d || cat
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| Ċ ċ  || tʃ || Ch
| Żż || e || sun
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|Ċċ ġ  || dʒ || J (as in jungle)
| Jj || f || fish
|-
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| D d  || d || Dee
| Ii || g || heart
|-
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| E e  || ɛː || Eh
| Rr || h || tree
|-
|-
| F f  || f || Eff
| Oo || i || bird
|-
|-
| G g  || ɡ || Gee
| Pp || j || fruit
|-
|-
| Għ għ  || ʔ || A glottal stop similar to the sound between the vowels in 'oh-oh.'
| Mm || k || love
|-
|-
| Ħ ħ  || ħ || A guttural H and the eighteenth letter of the Maltese alphabet.
| Nn || l || sky
|-
|-
| H h  || h || Haa
| Tt || m || road
|-
|-
| I i  || iː || Ee
| Ċċ || n || mountain
|-
|-
| Ie ie  || jɛ || A combination of the "i" and "e" sounds.
| Ġġ || o || wind
|-
|-
| J j  || j || Yee
| Ss || p || fire
|-
|-
| K k  || k || Kay
| Uu || q || sea
|-
|-
| L l  || l || Ell
| Vv || r || stone
|-
|-
| M m  || m || Emm
| Ww || s || island
|-
|-
| N n  || n || Enn
| Xx || t || flower
|-
|-
| O o  || ɔː || Ohh
| Zz || u || moon
|-
|-
| P p  || p || Pee
| Ġġ || v || star
|-
|-
| Q q  || q || Aspirated velar stop, similar to Arabic "Q" or Hebrew "Kaf"
| Ħħ || w || cloud
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| R r  || r || Errr
| Qq || x || rain
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| S s  || s || Ess
| Żż || y || snow
|-
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| T t  || t || Tee
| Ll || z || lightning
|-
|-
| U u  || uː || Ooh
| Kk || ċ || thunder
|-
|-
| V v  || v || Vee
| Ee || ġ || rainbow
|-
|-
| W w  || w || Double U or Double Vee
| Gg || ħ || earthquake
|-
|-
| X x  || ʃ || Sh
| Ħħ || ie || volcano
|-
|-
| Ż ż  || ʒ || Same sound as the "s" in "pleasure," or "g" in beige.
| Ċċ || j || tornado
|-
|-
|Żż Ẓ ẓ  || zˤ || A voiced pharyngeal/uvular fricative, similar to Arabic "Ḍad," and second cousin to the Arabic letter "zay" (ز) or the Hebrew letter “tzade”(צ).
| Għgħ || k || tsunami
|}
|}


The Maltese alphabet contains some letters that are unique to the language, such as Ċ, Ġ, Ħ, and Ż. These letters are pronounced differently from their counterparts in other languages and must be learned carefully.
Exercise 2: Pronunciation Practice
Listen to the audio recordings and try to pronounce the following Maltese words correctly. Pay attention to the letters and their pronunciation.


In Maltese, every letter is pronounced, and there are no silent letters.
1. Ħanut (shop)
2. Għajn (eye)
3. Xewqa (desire)
4. Ċavetta (key)
5. Ġurnata (day)


== Common Misunderstandings ==
== Solutions ==
Exercise 1: Match the Letters


There is often a misunderstanding that the Maltese language comes from Italian. This is not true. While Maltese has been influenced by other languages, including Sicilian, Italian, and Arabic, it is a unique language with its own grammar, vocabulary, and sound system.
{| class="wikitable"
! Maltese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Bb || b || house
|-
| Ħħ || h || dog
|-
| Ff || f || water
|-
| Għgħ || gh || cat
|-
| Żż || z || sun
|-
| Jj || y || fish
|-
| Ii || i || heart
|-
| Rr || r || tree
|-
| Oo || o || bird
|-
| Pp || p || fruit
|-
| Mm || m || love
|-
| Nn || n || sky
|-
| Tt || t || road
|-
| Ċċ || ch || mountain
|-
| Ġġ || g || wind
|-
| Ss || s || fire
|-
| Uu || u || sea
|-
| Vv || v || stone
|-
| Ww || w || island
|-
| Xx || sh || flower
|-
| Zz || ts || moon
|-
| Ġġ || g || star
|-
| Ħħ || h || cloud
|-
| Qq || q || rain
|-
| Żż || z || snow
|-
| Ll || l || lightning
|-
| Kk || k || thunder
|-
| Ee || e || rainbow
|-
| Gg || gh || earthquake
|-
| Ħħ || h || volcano
|-
| Ċċ || ch || tornado
|-
| Għgħ || gh || tsunami
|}
 
Exercise 2: Pronunciation Practice


Another common misunderstanding is that Maltese is simply a dialect of Arabic. Although it is true that Maltese has many Arabic loanwords, it is a distinct language in its own right and has evolved independently from Arabic.
1. Ħanut (shop) - [audio recording]
2. Għajn (eye) - [audio recording]
3. Xewqa (desire) - [audio recording]
4. Ċavetta (key) - [audio recording]
5. Ġurnata (day) - [audio recording]


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==
Congratulations! You have successfully learned the Maltese alphabet, its letters, and their pronunciation. This knowledge is essential for your journey to learn the Maltese language and will help you read, write, and speak Maltese with confidence. Practice pronouncing the letters and words regularly to improve your pronunciation and fluency. In the next lesson, we will explore basic Maltese phrases to help you start using the language in everyday situations. Keep up the good work!


In conclusion, the Maltese alphabet consists of 23 letters, including some that are unique to the language, and each letter has its own pronunciation. Understanding the Maltese alphabet is a crucial step in learning the language and will help you in your journey to becoming proficient in Maltese.
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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on the Maltese alphabet! In this lesson, we will explore the Maltese alphabet, its letters, and their pronunciation. Understanding the alphabet is the first step towards learning any language, and the Maltese alphabet is no exception. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to recognize and pronounce all the letters of the Maltese alphabet, setting a solid foundation for your journey to learn the Maltese language.

The Maltese Alphabet[edit | edit source]

The Maltese alphabet consists of 30 letters, which are based on the Latin alphabet. While it may seem similar to the English alphabet, there are some differences in letter pronunciation and usage. Let's take a closer look at each letter:

Aa[edit | edit source]

The letter Aa is pronounced as "a" in "father." It is a vowel and can be found in words like "aqwa" (strongest) and "art" (art).

Bb[edit | edit source]

The letter Bb is pronounced as "b" in "bed." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "but" (good) and "bajda" (egg).

Ċċ[edit | edit source]

The letter Ċċ is pronounced as "ch" in "church." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "ċavetta" (key) and "ċar" (car).

Dd[edit | edit source]

The letter Dd is pronounced as "d" in "dog." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "daqs" (big) and "dinja" (world).

Ee[edit | edit source]

The letter Ee is pronounced as "e" in "bed." It is a vowel and can be found in words like "ewwel" (first) and "erba'" (four).

Ff[edit | edit source]

The letter Ff is pronounced as "f" in "fish." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "ftit" (few) and "flus" (money).

Ġġ[edit | edit source]

The letter Ġġ is pronounced as a soft "g" sound, similar to the "g" in "mirage." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "ġurnata" (day) and "ġdid" (new).

Gg[edit | edit source]

The letter Gg is pronounced as "g" in "good." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "għal" (for) and "għasfur" (bird).

Għgħ[edit | edit source]

The letter Għgħ is pronounced as a guttural sound, similar to the "gh" in "ugh." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "għalqa" (neck) and "għajn" (eye).

Hh[edit | edit source]

The letter Hh is pronounced as "h" in "house." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "ħanut" (shop) and "ħajja" (life).

Ħħ[edit | edit source]

The letter Ħħ is pronounced as a guttural sound, similar to the "h" in "loch." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "ħadid" (iron) and "ħaġa" (thing).

Ii[edit | edit source]

The letter Ii is pronounced as "i" in "machine." It is a vowel and can be found in words like "ilma" (water) and "inkwiet" (worry).

Ie[edit | edit source]

The letter Ie is pronounced as "ie" in "pie." It is a vowel and can be found in words like "bieb" (doors) and "ħbieb" (friends).

Jj[edit | edit source]

The letter Jj is pronounced as "y" in "yes." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "jien" (I) and "jum" (day).

Kk[edit | edit source]

The letter Kk is pronounced as "k" in "kite." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "kemm" (how much) and "kaptan" (captain).

Ll[edit | edit source]

The letter Ll is pronounced as "l" in "love." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "lejl" (night) and "lum" (today).

Mm[edit | edit source]

The letter Mm is pronounced as "m" in "mother." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "minn" (from) and "mewġ" (cat).

Nn[edit | edit source]

The letter Nn is pronounced as "n" in "nice." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "naħa" (side) and "nixtieq" (I want).

Oo[edit | edit source]

The letter Oo is pronounced as "o" in "hot." It is a vowel and can be found in words like "obbligu" (obligation) and "omu" (man).

Pp[edit | edit source]

The letter Pp is pronounced as "p" in "pig." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "prinċipal" (principal) and "pajjiż" (country).

Qq[edit | edit source]

The letter Qq is pronounced as "q" in "queen." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "qalb" (heart) and "qattus" (cat).

Rr[edit | edit source]

The letter Rr is pronounced as a rolled "r" sound, similar to the Spanish "r." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "raġel" (man) and "riħ" (wind).

Ss[edit | edit source]

The letter Ss is pronounced as "s" in "sun." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "saħħa" (health) and "sodisfazzjon" (satisfaction).

Tt[edit | edit source]

The letter Tt is pronounced as "t" in "top." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "ta'" (of) and "tama" (hope).

Uu[edit | edit source]

The letter Uu is pronounced as "u" in "rude." It is a vowel and can be found in words like "urbana" (urban) and "uwija" (scared).

Vv[edit | edit source]

The letter Vv is pronounced as "v" in "vase." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "vjaġġ" (journey) and "vapuri" (ships).

Ww[edit | edit source]

The letter Ww is pronounced as "w" in "water." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "wirt" (heritage) and "wirja" (exhibition).

Xx[edit | edit source]

The letter Xx is pronounced as "sh" in "sheep." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "xewqa" (desire) and "xiħ" (fear).

Żż[edit | edit source]

The letter Żż is pronounced as "z" in "zebra." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "żmien" (time) and "żgħażagħ" (youth).

Zz[edit | edit source]

The letter Zz is pronounced as "ts" in "tsunami." It is a consonant and can be found in words like "zobb" (tooth) and "zraben" (crows).

Now that we have gone through all the letters of the Maltese alphabet, let's practice their pronunciation with some examples:

Maltese Pronunciation English
Aa a father
Bb b bed
Ċċ ch church
Dd d dog
Ee e bed
Ff f fish
Ġġ g mirage
Gg g good
Għgħ gh ugh
Hh h house
Ħħ h loch
Ii i machine
Ie ie pie
Jj y yes
Kk k kite
Ll l love
Mm m mother
Nn n nice
Oo o hot
Pp p pig
Qq q queen
Rr r rolled r
Ss s sun
Tt t top
Uu u rude
Vv v vase
Ww w water
Xx sh sheep
Żż z zebra
Zz ts tsunami

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

The Maltese alphabet reflects the cultural and historical influences on the Maltese language. Being an island nation in the Mediterranean, Malta has been influenced by various civilizations throughout its history, including the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, and Europeans. These influences have shaped the Maltese language and its alphabet, creating a unique blend of sounds and letters.

It is interesting to note that the Maltese alphabet includes some letters that are not found in the English alphabet, such as Ċċ, Ġġ, Ħħ, Żż, and Għgħ. These letters represent sounds that are distinct to the Maltese language and are not commonly found in other languages. Learning to pronounce these letters will not only help you speak Maltese fluently but also deepen your understanding of the Maltese culture.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have learned the letters of the Maltese alphabet and their pronunciation, let's practice what you have learned. Complete the following exercises by matching the Maltese letters with their corresponding pronunciations and English translations:

Exercise 1: Match the Letters Match the Maltese letters with their corresponding pronunciations and English translations.

Maltese Pronunciation English
Bb a house
Ħħ b dog
Ff c water
Għgħ d cat
Żż e sun
Jj f fish
Ii g heart
Rr h tree
Oo i bird
Pp j fruit
Mm k love
Nn l sky
Tt m road
Ċċ n mountain
Ġġ o wind
Ss p fire
Uu q sea
Vv r stone
Ww s island
Xx t flower
Zz u moon
Ġġ v star
Ħħ w cloud
Qq x rain
Żż y snow
Ll z lightning
Kk ċ thunder
Ee ġ rainbow
Gg ħ earthquake
Ħħ ie volcano
Ċċ j tornado
Għgħ k tsunami

Exercise 2: Pronunciation Practice Listen to the audio recordings and try to pronounce the following Maltese words correctly. Pay attention to the letters and their pronunciation.

1. Ħanut (shop) 2. Għajn (eye) 3. Xewqa (desire) 4. Ċavetta (key) 5. Ġurnata (day)

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Match the Letters

Maltese Pronunciation English
Bb b house
Ħħ h dog
Ff f water
Għgħ gh cat
Żż z sun
Jj y fish
Ii i heart
Rr r tree
Oo o bird
Pp p fruit
Mm m love
Nn n sky
Tt t road
Ċċ ch mountain
Ġġ g wind
Ss s fire
Uu u sea
Vv v stone
Ww w island
Xx sh flower
Zz ts moon
Ġġ g star
Ħħ h cloud
Qq q rain
Żż z snow
Ll l lightning
Kk k thunder
Ee e rainbow
Gg gh earthquake
Ħħ h volcano
Ċċ ch tornado
Għgħ gh tsunami

Exercise 2: Pronunciation Practice

1. Ħanut (shop) - [audio recording] 2. Għajn (eye) - [audio recording] 3. Xewqa (desire) - [audio recording] 4. Ċavetta (key) - [audio recording] 5. Ġurnata (day) - [audio recording]

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the Maltese alphabet, its letters, and their pronunciation. This knowledge is essential for your journey to learn the Maltese language and will help you read, write, and speak Maltese with confidence. Practice pronouncing the letters and words regularly to improve your pronunciation and fluency. In the next lesson, we will explore basic Maltese phrases to help you start using the language in everyday situations. Keep up the good work!

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

Videos[edit | edit source]

Learn Maltese language lesson 6 alphabet - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn Maltese - Maltese Grammar - YouTube[edit | edit source]

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

Maltese language lesson verbs 1: to write - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn Maltese: the 50 most used Maltese words - YouTube[edit | edit source]



Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]




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