Bonġu
[bon-joo]Good morning
Essentials
Insider tip — The 'ġ' sounds exactly like the 'J' in Jeep. Say it with a smile!
The words and phrases locals actually use — with pronunciation.
Translate between Maltese and the main European languages.
Good morning
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Insider tip — The 'ġ' sounds exactly like the 'J' in Jeep. Say it with a smile!
Good evening
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Thank you
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Thank you very much
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Goodbye / Cheers
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Yes
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No
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Excuse me / Sorry
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How are you?
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Good, thanks
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What's your name?
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My name is…
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So / Of course / Alright
Slang & Vibes
Insider tip — The ultimate Maltese filler word. Use it to agree with someone enthusiastically.
Great! / Fantastic!
Slang & Vibes
Insider tip — Say this when a local tells you your boat or bus is on time.
Come on! / No way!
Slang & Vibes
Insider tip — Used when expressing mild disbelief or telling a friend to hurry up.
Hey!
Slang & Vibes
Insider tip — Casual greeting between friends.
Then / Well…
Slang & Vibes
Insider tip — Used as a conversational pause, like 'so anyway'.
Now / In a bit
Slang & Vibes
Insider tip — Beware: 'issa' often means 'soon-ish' on island time.
Water
Food & Drink
Sparkling water
Food & Drink
Wine
Food & Drink
Beer
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Coffee
Food & Drink
Tea
Food & Drink
Bread
Food & Drink
Maltese sourdough flatbread
Food & Drink
Insider tip — Order a ftira biż-żejt — bread with tuna, olives, capers and tomato.
Flaky ricotta or pea pastry
Food & Drink
Insider tip — The national snack — under €1 from any pastizzerija.
Rabbit feast
Food & Drink
Insider tip — A long, wine-soaked rabbit lunch — the most Maltese meal you can have.
The bill, please
Food & Drink
Delicious!
Food & Drink
Cheers! (toasting)
Food & Drink
Where is...?
Directions
Straight ahead
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Right
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Left
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Near
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Far
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The sea
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The harbour
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The square
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Bus station
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