Language/Maltese/Vocabulary/Beverages
Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn the names of popular beverages in the Maltese language, as well as some common phrases used when ordering drinks in Malta.
Malta has a Mediterranean climate, which means that drinking is an important part of the culture, especially during social events and gatherings. Malta is also known for its famous local drinks such as Kinnie, a bitter-sweet carbonated soft drink, and Cisk Beer, a locally brewed lager.
Maltese Beverages Vocabulary
Here are some common Maltese words for different types of beverages.
| Maltese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ħelu | hell-oo | Water |
| te' | teh | Tea |
| kafè | kah-fay | Coffee |
| ħalib | hal-ib | Milk |
| ħalib bit-tewm | hal-ib bit-tewm | Garlic milk |
| ħaxix ċitru | ha-hish chit-roo | Citrus juice |
| kafè malteni | kah-fay mal-ten-ee | Maltese coffee |
| kamomilla | ka-mo-mill-ah | Chamomile tea |
| qamħ | kam | Flour (used for coffee) |
| kafej | ka-fay | Coffee (used in the morning) |
| ħomor | hom-or | Beer |
| vino | vee-no | Wine |
| għarqa | har-ka | Fruit juice |
| selt | selt | Salt |
Beverages Phrases
Here are some useful beverage related phrases in Maltese:
- Jew ħalli nixrob ħelu,
- Or let me drink water,
- Dittejni koppa te' bl-ikel,
- Give me a cup of tea with some food,
- Nixtieq kafè sħiħ,
- I want strong coffee,
- Qalbieti ħalib bit-tewm,
- Give me garlic milk,
- Ħalli nipprova ħaxix ċitru,
- Let me try the citrus juice,
- X'inhu vino tal-pajjiż?
- What is the country wine?
- Tini koppa qamħ fuq il-leħen,
- Give me a cup of coffee, please,
- Irħasni it-tnejn ħomor,
- Give me two beers, please,
- Wara ġimgħa twal, inħossni nkollox xieda taċ-ċitra.
- After a long week, I feel like having a glass of citrus juice.
Conclusion
In this Maltese Beverages lesson, you have learned some of the most common beverages vocabulary in Maltese and some useful beverage related phrases. This lesson provides essential vocabulary that you can use when ordering a drink in Malta or trying to communicate with the locals in the cafes or bars. Keep practicing! In the next lesson, you will learn more about Maltese cuisine and the names of traditional Maltese dishes.