School & Education

1. Fejn hija l-iskola / l-università l-eqreb?

   Where is the nearest school / university?

   Usage

   Used to ask for the location of a nearby school or university

   Grammar Note

   Maltese "l-" is the definite article from Arabic "al-". "eqreb" is the superlative of "qrib" (near)

2. Nixtieq nirreġistra f'kors tal-lingwa.

   I'd like to enroll in a language course.

   Usage

   Expressing desire to enroll in a language course

   Grammar Note

   "nixtieq" is the present of "xteq" (to wish). "tal-" is the contracted genitive particle "ta l-"

3. Nista' nżur l-iskola / il-kampus?

   Can I visit the school / campus?

   Usage

   Asking for permission to visit a school or campus

   Grammar Note

   "nista'" is the first-person present of the Arabic-origin modal verb meaning "I can"

4. X'suġġetti jingħalmu hawnhekk?

   What subjects are taught here?

   Usage

   Asking about the subjects taught at a school

   Grammar Note

   "jingħalmu" is the passive plural of the Arabic-root verb "għallem" (to teach)

5. Kemm hu l-ħlas tal-kors?

   How much is the tuition fee?

   Usage

   Asking about the cost of tuition

   Grammar Note

   "kemm hu" asks for an amount; "kemm" means "how much". "ħlas" is "payment/fee" and "kors" is "course"

6. Qed infittex tutur privat.

   I'm looking for a private tutor.

   Usage

   Saying you are looking for a private tutor

   Grammar Note

   "qed" is the progressive aspect marker. "infittex" is the first-person of the Arabic-root verb "fittex" (search)

7. Fejn hija l-librerija?

   Where is the library?

   Usage

   Asking for the location of the library

   Grammar Note

   "librerija" is of Romance (Italian) origin — Maltese blends Arabic and Romance vocabulary

8. Toffru korsijiet online?

   Do you offer online courses?

   Usage

   Asking whether online courses are available

   Grammar Note

   "toffru" is the second-person plural form. Many Maltese plural verb forms end in "-u"

9. Jeħtieġli li l-kwalifiki tiegħi jiġu rikonoxxuti.

   I need to get my qualifications recognized.

   Usage

   Used when seeking official recognition of foreign qualifications

   Grammar Note

   "jeħtieġli" is an Arabic-root expression for necessity with the first-person clitic "li"

10. Hemm skont għall-istudenti?

    Is there a student discount available?

    Usage

    Asking if a student discount is available

    Grammar Note

    "hemm" means "there is". "għall-" is the combination of preposition "għal" (for) and the definite article

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