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42 [forty-two]

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42 [twee en veertig]	Stadstoer

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The Maltese language

Many Europeans who want to improve their English travel to Malta. This is because English is the official language in the European microstates. And Malta is known for its many language schools. But this isn't what makes the country interesting to linguists. They are interested in Malta for another reason. The Republic of Malta has another official language: Maltese (or Malti). This language developed from an Arabic dialect. With that, Malti is the only Semitic language of Europe. The syntax and phonology are different from that of Arabic, however. Maltese is also written in Latin letters. The alphabet contains a few special characters, however. And the letters c and y are completely absent. The vocabulary contains elements from many different languages. Aside from Arabic, Italian and English are among the influential languages. But Phoenicians and Carthaginians influenced the language as well. Therefore, some researchers consider Malti an Arabic Creole language. Throughout its history, Malta was occupied by various powers. All of them left their marks on the islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino. For a very long time, Malti was only a local vernacular. But it always remained the native language of the "real" Maltese. It too was exclusively orally passed down. Not until the 19th century did people begin to write in the language. Today the number of speakers is estimated at around 330,000. Malta has been a member of the European Union since 2004. With that, Malti is also one of the official European languages. But for the Maltese the language is simply a part of their culture. And they are pleased when foreigners want to learn Malti. There are definitely enough language schools in Malta…

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Is the market open on Sundays?	I_ d_e m_r_ S_n_a_ o_p_ Is die mark Sondae oop? I_ d__ m___ S_____ o___ Is die mark Sondae oop? __ ___ ____ ______ ____ Is die mark Sondae oop?
Is the fair open on Mondays?	I_ d_e f_e_ M_a_d_e o_p_ Is die fees Maandae oop? I_ d__ f___ M______ o___ Is die fees Maandae oop? __ ___ ____ _______ ____ Is die fees Maandae oop?
Is the exhibition open on Tuesdays?	I_ d_e t_n_o_n_t_l_i_g D_n_d_e o_p_ Is die tentoonstelling Dinsdae oop? I_ d__ t______________ D______ o___ Is die tentoonstelling Dinsdae oop? __ ___ _______________ _______ ____ Is die tentoonstelling Dinsdae oop?

Is the zoo open on Wednesdays?	I_ d_e d_e_e_u_n W_e_s_a_ o_p_ Is die dieretuin Woensdae oop? I_ d__ d________ W_______ o___ Is die dieretuin Woensdae oop? __ ___ _________ ________ ____ Is die dieretuin Woensdae oop?
Is the museum open on Thursdays?	I_ d_e m_s_u_ D_n_e_d_e o_p_ Is die museum Donderdae oop? I_ d__ m_____ D________ o___ Is die museum Donderdae oop? __ ___ ______ _________ ____ Is die museum Donderdae oop?
Is the gallery open on Fridays?	I_ d_e g_l_e_y V_y_a_ o_p_ Is die gallery Vrydae oop? I_ d__ g______ V_____ o___ Is die gallery Vrydae oop? __ ___ _______ ______ ____ Is die gallery Vrydae oop?

Can one take photographs?	M_g m_n_ f_t_’_ n_e_? Mag mens foto’s neem? M__ m___ f_____ n____ Mag mens foto’s neem? ___ ____ ______ _____ Mag mens foto’s neem?
Does one have to pay an entrance fee?	M_e_ m_n_ t_e_a_g b_t_a_? Moet mens toegang betaal? M___ m___ t______ b______ Moet mens toegang betaal? ____ ____ _______ _______ Moet mens toegang betaal?
How much is the entrance fee?	H_e_e_l i_ d_e t_e_a_g_ Hoeveel is die toegang? H______ i_ d__ t_______ Hoeveel is die toegang? _______ __ ___ ________ Hoeveel is die toegang?

Is there a discount for groups?	I_ d_a_ ’_ a_s_a_ v_r g_o_p_? Is daar ’n afslag vir groepe? I_ d___ ’_ a_____ v__ g______ Is daar ’n afslag vir groepe? __ ____ __ ______ ___ _______ Is daar ’n afslag vir groepe?
Is there a discount for children?	I_ d_a_ ’_ a_s_a_ v_r k_n_e_s_ Is daar ’n afslag vir kinders? I_ d___ ’_ a_____ v__ k_______ Is daar ’n afslag vir kinders? __ ____ __ ______ ___ ________ Is daar ’n afslag vir kinders?
Is there a discount for students?	I_ d_a_ ’_ a_s_a_ v_r s_u_e_t_? Is daar ’n afslag vir studente? I_ d___ ’_ a_____ v__ s________ Is daar ’n afslag vir studente? __ ____ __ ______ ___ _________ Is daar ’n afslag vir studente?

What building is that?	W_t_e g_b_u i_ d_t_ Watse gebou is dit? W____ g____ i_ d___ Watse gebou is dit? _____ _____ __ ____ Watse gebou is dit?
How old is the building?	H_e o_d i_ d_e g_b_u_ Hoe oud is die gebou? H__ o__ i_ d__ g_____ Hoe oud is die gebou? ___ ___ __ ___ ______ Hoe oud is die gebou?
Who built the building?	W_e h_t d_e g_b_u g_b_u_ Wie het die gebou gebou? W__ h__ d__ g____ g_____ Wie het die gebou gebou? ___ ___ ___ _____ ______ Wie het die gebou gebou?

I’m interested in architecture.	E_ s_e_ b_l_n_ i_ a_g_t_k_u_r_ Ek stel belang in argitektuur. E_ s___ b_____ i_ a___________ Ek stel belang in argitektuur. __ ____ ______ __ ____________ Ek stel belang in argitektuur.
I’m interested in art.	E_ s_e_ b_l_n_ i_ k_n_. Ek stel belang in kuns. E_ s___ b_____ i_ k____ Ek stel belang in kuns. __ ____ ______ __ _____ Ek stel belang in kuns.
I’m interested in paintings.	E_ s_e_ b_l_n_ i_ s_i_d_r_u_s_ Ek stel belang in skilderkuns. E_ s___ b_____ i_ s___________ Ek stel belang in skilderkuns. __ ____ ______ __ ____________ Ek stel belang in skilderkuns.

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