Money & Exchange

1. Fejn hemm ATM qrib hawnhekk?

   Where is there an ATM nearby?

   Usage

   Looking for a cash machine in Malta.

   Grammar Note

   "qrib hawnhekk" means "nearby here", combining a preposition and place adverb.

2. Tista' tbiddilli l-flus barranin?

   Can you exchange foreign currency for me?

   Usage

   Used at a currency exchange or bank.

   Grammar Note

   "flus" (money) derives from Arabic "fulus", showing Semitic heritage.

3. X'inhi r-rata tal-kambju llum?

   What is the exchange rate today?

   Usage

   Checking the exchange rate before converting currency.

   Grammar Note

   "kambju" is borrowed from Italian "cambio" (exchange), showing Romance influence.

4. Taċċettaw il-karti tal-kreditu?

   Do you accept credit cards?

   Usage

   Checking payment methods before shopping or dining.

   Grammar Note

   "taċċettaw" is the second person plural form, politely addressing multiple staff.

5. Nixtieq nirċievi riċevuta, jekk jogħġbok.

   I would like to receive a receipt, please.

   Usage

   Requesting a receipt after a purchase.

   Grammar Note

   riċevuta = receipt, borrowed from Italian ricevuta. nirċievi = I receive, first-person singular of the related root rċieva.

6. Kemm jiswew dawn l-arloġġi?

   How much do these watches cost?

   Usage

   Asking the price of items while shopping.

   Grammar Note

   "jiswew" is the plural form of "jiswa" (to cost/be worth), agreeing with plural subject.

7. Tista' tagħmilli skont?

   Can you give me a discount?

   Usage

   Bargaining or asking for a discount while shopping.

   Grammar Note

   "skont" is borrowed from Italian "sconto" (discount).

8. Il-kont, jekk jogħġbok.

   The bill, please.

   Usage

   Requesting the bill at a restaurant or cafe.

   Grammar Note

   "kont" comes from Italian "conto" (account/bill); "il-kont" means "the bill".

9. Nista' nħallas bil-kontanti?

   Can I pay with cash?

   Usage

   Confirming whether cash payment is accepted.

   Grammar Note

   "nħallas" is the first person of "ħallas" (to pay), of Semitic root origin.

10. Żomm il-bqija.

    Keep the change.

    Usage

    Telling a vendor or taxi driver to keep the change as a tip.

    Grammar Note

    "Żomm" is the imperative "keep"; "bqija" (remainder) is of Semitic origin.

11. Depożitu.

    Deposit

    Usage

    A deposit held for accommodation or rentals, refunded at checkout

12. Rifużjoni.

    Refund

    Usage

    Getting money back that was already paid

13. Ħlas minn qabel.

    Prepayment

    Usage

    Paying in advance before receiving a service

14. Ħlas żejjed.

    Extra charge

    Usage

    An additional charge added afterward

15. Miżata għas-servizz.

    Service fee

    Usage

    A fee charged for a service or procedure

16. flus kontanti

    Cash

    Usage

    Point at it to show how you want to pay

17. karta tal-kreditu

    Card

    Usage

    Point at it to show how you want to pay

18. bqija

    Change

    Usage

    Point at it when the change is short

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