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No it is a Semitic language derived from Arabic. Malti is the only official language of the EU that is part of the Semitic language grouping.
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Is Maltese closer to Italian or Arabic?
While Maltese uses the latin alphabet, it is a semitic language derived from Arabic. It is the only official language in the semitic language group in Europe.
What languages are spoken in Malta?
The official languages of Malta are Maltese and English. However, Italian is typically spoken as well.Maltese, a Semitic-based language with a large quantity of Romantic insertions, and written in Latin alphabet.In Malta they speak the Maltese language, which is basically an Arabic dialect most closely related to Tunisian Arabic. It has however been heavily influenced by Italian and English, and only the core vocabulary is purely Arabic. If you see a page of Maltese, it looks like misspelt Italian with some English and some Arabic words.maltese (official) and english (official)Maltese and EnglishMaltese and English are the official languages of MaltaMaltese languageMalteseMaltese is the main language but most of the population speak some EnglishThey speak the language Maltese and in Malta it is called 'il-Malti'MalteseIt's Maltese.Yes English is the second language of Malta. Most of people can speak fluent Italian as well.Maltese Italian English.Maltese and English are the two main languages in Malta.Maltese People Speak Maltese (a.k.a Malti) & English, most of the people there know some Italian and French.
Is their a language that is the same as Italian?
No, because it would then be Italian. But Sicilian is considered a distinct language close to standard Italian. Neapolitan is intermediate between them.
What are people from Malta called?
Maltese (English) Maltin (Maltese Language)
How do you write bye in Maltese?
There is no language for maltese. You say bye!
Is 'pastizzi' an Italian dish?
No, pastizzi is not an Italian dish since they are Maltese.
What is 'twila' when translated from Maltese to Italian?
Alta and lunga are Italian equivalents of the Maltese word twila. Context makes clear whether the feminine singular word from the language of the Mediterranean island of Malta is being used to mean "tall" (case 1) or "long" (example 2). The respective pronunciations will be "AL-ta" and "LOON-ga" in Italian.
What language is bhala hove?
The Google language tools detects it as Maltese. But it doesn't know how to translate Maltese yet.
Your surname comes from the Maltese language does that mean you are Maltese?
Originally, yes probably.
Is the cuisine of Malta close to Italian?
It depends, where you go out to eat. Maltese cuisine is a mix of Mediterranean and Italian/Scicilian cuisine. Malta has its own unique styles and flavour - but if you are concerned from a tourist perspective - don't worry. You will find all sorts of food out, Proper Maltese meals, Italian meals, loads of English breakfast places (and at a bargain price). -NDR
Is Germany wog?
No italian,maltese,greek & lebonese is
What was the old currency before Euros in Italy?
Maltese lira was the official currency of Maltabefore the Euro.
