Electronics

1. mowbajl

   Mobile phone

   Usage

   The Maltese spelling of English "mobile"; also "telefon ċellulari". Pairs with "it-telefon" in the nouns deck

2. tablet

   Tablet

   Usage

   Borrowed unchanged. English is also official in Malta, so English terms work throughout this field

3. kompjuter portabbli

   Laptop

   Usage

   "Kompjuter" is the Maltese spelling of computer; in speech "laptop" is used unchanged too

4. ċarġer

   Charger

   Usage

   Both ċ ("ch") and ġ ("j") are distinct letters from c and g. Same word as in the nouns deck ("iċ-ċarġer")

5. wajer taċ-ċarġer

   Charging cable

   Usage

   "Wajer" is the Maltese spelling of "wire". The preposition "ta'" merges with the article and assimilates to "taċ-" before ċ

6. batterija

   Battery

   Usage

   The plural is "batteriji". Covers both disposable cells and built-in rechargeables

7. adapter

   Plug adapter

   Usage

   As a former British colony Malta uses 230V type G, the three-pin British plug. Continental round pins will not fit, so you need an adapter even coming from mainland Europe

8. plagg

   Plug

   Usage

   The Maltese spelling of "plug". British-style sockets have their own switch — nothing charges until you flick it on

9. Wi-Fi

   Usage

   Maltese keeps the English form. "Hemm Wi-Fi hawn?" asks whether there is Wi-Fi here

10. password tal-Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi password

    Usage

    "Ta'" plus the article gives "tal-". "X'inhu l-password?" asks for it

11. karta SIM

    SIM card

    Usage

    "Karta" means card or paper — the same word as in "il-maktur tal-karta" (paper tissue) in the nouns deck

12. karta SD

    SD card

    Usage

    Also called "karta tal-memorja" (memory card)

13. kuffji

    Headphones / earphones

    Usage

    From Italian "cuffie", always plural (the singular is "kuffja"). English "headphones" is also used unchanged

14. kamera

    Camera

    Usage

    The plural is "kameras". Watch for "Ma tiħux ritratti" (no photography) in churches

15. torċa

    Torch / flashlight

    Usage

    The ċ is a distinct letter from c; the plural is "torċi". Useful for the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum and clifftop paths

16. arja kkundizzjonata

    Air conditioning

    Usage

    "Arja" is air. Maltese summers are fierce, so check for this before booking. English "air conditioning" is used just as freely

17. kontroll remot

    Remote control

    Usage

    Show this if you cannot find one in your room; English "remote" works too

18. fann

    Electric fan

    Usage

    The Maltese spelling of "fan". Ask to borrow one where there is no air conditioning

19. friġġ

    Refrigerator

    Usage

    The ġ is a distinct letter from g, and here there are two in a row. The Maltese spelling of "fridge"

20. televiżjoni

    Television

    Usage

    The ż is a distinct letter from z. The Maltese-language public broadcaster is TVM

21. majkrowejv

    Microwave oven

    Usage

    English "microwave" written in Maltese orthography; the English spelling is used too

22. kitla

    Kettle

    Usage

    The plural is "ktieli". Tea is drunk the British way here, so most rooms have one

23. magna tal-ħasil

    Washing machine

    Usage

    "Magna" is machine and "ħasil" is washing; the ħ is a distinct letter from h. A laundrette is "lavanderija", as in the nouns deck

24. lift

    Lift / elevator

    Usage

    Malta uses the British "lift". Old buildings in Valletta and the Three Cities often have none — check before booking

25. Ma jaħdimx

    It doesn't work

    Usage

    The negative of "jaħdem" (to work). Maltese negates with "ma ... x" around the verb. Point at the device while showing it

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