Public Transport

1. Minn fejn titlaq il-karozza tal-linja?

   Where does the bus depart from?

   Usage

   Used when asking where to catch a bus

   Grammar Note

   "Tal-linja" is the contraction of "ta'" (of) and the definite article. Maltese buses are called "karozza tal-linja"

2. Kemm tiswa l-biljett?

   How much is the ticket?

   Usage

   Used to ask the price of a public transport ticket

   Grammar Note

   "Biljett" is borrowed from English/French "billet/ticket"

3. Din il-karozza tmur Valletta?

   Does this bus go to Valletta?

   Usage

   Used to confirm whether the bus goes to your destination

   Grammar Note

   Maltese nouns have gender. "Karozza" is feminine, so the verb takes feminine form "tmur"

4. Meta tasal il-karozza li jmiss?

   When does the next bus arrive?

   Usage

   Used to ask when the next bus will arrive

   Grammar Note

   "Li jmiss" is a relative clause meaning "the next one." "Li" is the relative pronoun

5. Fejn għandi ninżel?

   Where should I get off?

   Usage

   Used when asking where to disembark from the bus

   Grammar Note

   "Għandi" expresses obligation. Literally "I have to get off," used for "I should"

6. Nixtieq karta ta' vjaġġ ta' ġurnata.

   I would like a day travel card.

   Usage

   Used when purchasing a day pass for unlimited travel

   Grammar Note

   "Ta'" is a possessive/relational preposition. "Ġurnata" (day) derives from Italian "giornata"

7. Hemm taxi fil-qrib?

   Is there a taxi nearby?

   Usage

   Used when looking for a taxi in the area

   Grammar Note

   "Qrib" means "near/close." "Fil-" is the preposition "fi" (in) with the definite article

8. Wassalni fl-ajruport, jekk jogħġbok.

   Take me to the airport, please.

   Usage

   Used to tell a taxi driver your destination

   Grammar Note

   "Wassalni" is the imperative of "wassal" (to bring/deliver) with the suffix "-ni" (me)

9. Kemm se jdum il-vjaġġ?

   How long will the journey take?

   Usage

   Used to ask the duration of the journey

   Grammar Note

   "Se" is the future marker in Maltese. "Jdum" is the 3rd person masculine singular of "dam" (to last/take); "vjaġġ" is masculine

10. Hemm servizz tal-karozzi tal-linja lejn il-Belt?

    Is there a bus service towards the City?

    Usage

    Used to ask if a bus service exists to a specific destination

    Grammar Note

    "Il-Belt" (The City) is the colloquial name for Valletta, Malta's capital

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