Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Fruits-and-Vegetables
Whether you're a fan of Maltese cuisine or just looking to expand your vocabulary, this lesson on fruits and vegetables is sure to come in handy. In this lesson, you will learn the names of various fruits and vegetables in Maltese, as well as how to use them in sentences. Keep reading to expand your Maltese vocabulary and impress your Maltese friends and relatives.
Fruits
Fruits are a vital part of the Maltese diet, and you'll find a wide variety of them available in local markets throughout Malta. Below, you will find a table with the names of various fruits in Maltese, along with their English translation and pronunciation.
Common Fruits
| Maltese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Laring | lah-ring | Orange |
| Lumi | loo-mee | Lemon |
| Beneġla | ben-eh-la | Melon |
| Ħanini | ha-ni-ne | Plum |
| Klementini | kleh-men-tee-nee | Clementine |
| Frott | frot | Fruit |
Seasonal Fruits
Below you will find the names of some seasonal fruits, which are often only available at specific times of the year.
- Figs - Tin
- Pomegranate - Rummien
- Apples - Tuffieħ
Vegetables
Vegetables are also a crucial part of Maltese cuisine. They're used in soups, stews, and many other dishes. Below, you will find a table with the names of various vegetables in Maltese, along with their English translation and pronunciation.
Common Vegetables
| Maltese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Qarabuġġli | ka-ra-bug-li | Cabbage |
| Kurrat | kur-rat | Leeks |
| Bużbież | buz-beez | Peas |
| Spanakk | span-nak | Spinach |
| Kartof | kar-tof | Potato |
| Bazalik | ba-za-leek | Basil |
Seasonal Vegetables
Below you will find the names of some seasonal vegetables, which are often only available at specific times of the year.
- Artichokes - Qaqoċċin
- Broad Beans - Ful
- Tomatoes - Tadam
Using Fruits and Vegetables in Sentences
Now that you know the names of various fruits and vegetables in Maltese, it's time to learn how to use them in sentences. Below are some examples of basic sentences in Maltese that use fruits and vegetables.
- Laring jintefa fl-ahhar tas-sajf. (Oranges are harvested in late summer.)
- Kull t'Clementine tibda timxi fil-marka matul l-ġimgħa. (Every week, Clementines start appearing in markets.)
- Bużbież huma ta' ftit kaloriji u qasam mill-aqwa snin tat-twelid. (Peas are low in calories and a great source of nutrients for children.)
Try making your own sentences using the fruits and vegetables in the table above.
Conclusion
By now, you should have a basic understanding of some common and seasonal fruits and vegetables found in Malta. You can use this knowledge to expand your Maltese vocabulary and impress your Maltese friends and relatives.
Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep using the fruits and vegetables you've learned in this lesson in everyday sentences. Stay tuned for more lessons on Maltese vocabulary on the road to becoming an A1 Maltese speaker.