Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Relationships
Introduction
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary related to relationships in Maltese. Whether it's a friend, partner, or colleague, we will cover all the essential words and phrases needed to talk about relationships in everyday life.
Friends
Friends are an important part of our lives, and it's essential to know how to talk about them in Maltese. Here are some Maltese words related to friends:
| Maltese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ħbieb | Habbib | Friend |
| Aħwa | Ahwa | Siblings (Informal) |
| Kumpagni | Kumpaa-ni | Company (group of friends) |
| Rabtu | Rab-tu | Gang (group of close friends) |
Examples:
- Ħbieb tajbin huma difficli li ssibhom illum -- Good friends are hard to find these days.
- Jien u l-aħwa tagħi nemmdu fl-istess kmamar -- My siblings and I sleep in the same room.
- Jien u l-ħbieb tiegħi se nitilqu fi Triq il-Magħtab -- My friends and I are going to meet in Maghtab Street.
Partner
Partners play a significant role in our lives, whether it's our romantic partner or business partner. Here are some essential Maltese words related to partners:
| Maltese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Partnru | Part-nru | Partner |
| Tfal | T-fal | Children |
| Ħallieq | Hal-yeq | Boyfriend/Girlfriend |
| Marid | Ma-rid | Husband |
| Mara | Ma-ra | Wife |
Examples:
- L-partnru tiegħi huwa b'natura organizzat -- My partner is naturally organized.
- Tfalna huma l-ewwel prijorità tagħna -- Our children are our first priority.
- Ana u Ħallieq tiegħi qegħdin naraw ż-żerniq il-Ġimgħa -- My boyfriend and I are going to watch the sunset on Friday.
- Il-mara tiegħi hi tjir lil Pariġi ġimgħa d-dieħla -- My wife is flying to Paris next week.
Colleagues
When discussing relationships, we cannot forget about colleagues as they are an essential part of our professional life. Here are some crucial Maltese words related to colleagues:
| Maltese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Kollega | Kol-le-ga | Colleague |
| Koperatur | Koper-a-tour | Co-worker |
| Klabboratur | Klab-bo-ratur | Collaborator |
| Kampnarju | Kam-par-nar-ju | Companion |
Examples:
- Kollega tiegħi huwa dejjem puntwali -- My colleague is always punctual.
- Il-koperaturi tagħna huma kollha mfittexin aktar responsabbiltà -- Our co-workers are all looking for more responsibility.
- Klabboratur tiegħi huwa kreattiv u jkollu ideat tajbin -- My collaborator is creative and has good ideas.
- Il-kampnarju tiegħi huwa ajtu minn miljuni ta' oqgħod -- My companion helped me through millions of struggles.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned the fundamental vocabulary related to relationships in Maltese. Whether it's friends, partners, or colleagues, we can now talk about them with ease. Keep practicing, and you will soon become proficient in using these words in your daily life.
Other Lessons
- Dinner Table
- Parts of the Body
- Colors
- Numbers
- Beverages
- Meat, Fish, and Dairy
- People in Maltese
- Education
- Feelings and Emotions
- Animal
Sources
- love vocab in maltese
- Maltese language - Wikipedia
- Family Relationship names in Maltese & English - Learn Entry