Maltese

See also: maltese

English

Etymology

Malta + -ese

Pronunciation

  • (US): IPA(key): /ˌmɑlˈtiz/
  • (UK): IPA(key): /ˌmɒlˈtɪiz/
  • Rhymes: -iːz

Noun

Maltese (countable and uncountable, plural Maltese or Malteses)

  1. (chiefly in the plural, plural "Maltese") An inhabitant or a resident of Malta.
  2. (plural "Malteses") A small breed of dog with a long silky coat.
  3. (uncountable) The Semitic language of Malta.

Translations

See also

  • Appendix:Maltese Swadesh list for a Swadesh list of basic vocabulary words in Maltese

Further reading

Adjective

Maltese (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to Malta or its language.

Derived terms

Translations


Dutch

Pronunciation

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Noun

Maltese f (plural Maltesen, diminutive Malteesje n, masculine Maltees)

  1. A Maltese woman.

Anagrams


German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /malˈteːzə/

Noun

Maltese m (genitive Maltesen, plural Maltesen, feminine Maltesin)

  1. person from Malta; Maltese

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