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Maltese → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Verbs → Irregular Verbs

Irregular verbs are verbs that do not follow the regular pattern of verb conjugation in Maltese. In this lesson, you will learn some of the most common irregular verbs in Maltese and how to conjugate them in the present tense.

What are irregular verbs?

In Maltese, verbs are usually classified as regular or irregular based on their conjugation patterns in different tenses. Regular verbs follow a predictable pattern of conjugation, while irregular verbs do not. Many common verbs are irregular, and memorizing their conjugation patterns is essential for mastering the language.

In the present tense, the irregular verbs in Maltese either have a different root than the infinitive form or have different endings. It is essential to memorize the present tense forms for these irregular verbs, as they do not follow the regular verb patterns.

Common Irregular Verbs

Here are some of the most common irregular verbs in Maltese and their present tense conjugations:

Maltese	Pronunciation	English
Jien nitkellem	yeen nit-kell-em	I speak
Inti titkellem	in-tee tit-kell-em	You speak
Huwa jkellmu	hoo-wa y-kell-moo	He speaks
Hi tikkellmha	hee tit-kell-mha	She speaks
Aħna nitkellmu	ah-na nit-kell-moo	We speak
Intom titkellmu	in-tom tit-kell-moo	You all speak
Huma jkellmu	hoo-ma y-kell-moo	They speak

Here are a few things to note about these verbs:

- Notice that the verb "nitkellem" (I speak) has a different root than the infinitive form "kellem" (to speak). - Notice the use of the subject pronouns before the verbs. In Maltese, the subject pronouns are usually included before the verb, unlike in English. - The verb endings for "jkellmu" and "tikkellmha" are different from the regular verb pattern.

Here are a few more irregular verbs in Maltese:

Jien nieqaf (I stop)
Inti tieqaf (you stop)
Huwa jieqaf (he stops)
Hi tieqaf (she stops)
Aħna nieqfu (we stop)
Intom tieqfu (you all stop)
Huma jieqfu (they stop)

Conclusion

Irregular verbs are an essential part of Maltese grammar, and mastering their conjugation patterns is essential to becoming proficient in the language. In this lesson, you learned some of the most common irregular verbs in Maltese and their present tense conjugations. Practice using these verbs in context, and you'll be well on your way to speaking Maltese like a pro!

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Introduction to Maltese Language

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