Wine & Spirits

1. Nista' nara l-lista tal-inbid?

   May I see the wine list?

   Usage

   Politely requesting the wine list at a restaurant

   Grammar Note

   "Nista'" is the first-person singular of the modal verb "to be able to"

2. Tista' tirrakkomanda inbid lokali?

   Can you recommend a local wine?

   Usage

   Asking staff to recommend a local wine

   Grammar Note

   "Tista'" is the second-person singular of the modal verb

3. Nixtieq inbid aħmar / abjad / roża / frizzanti.

   I'd like red / white / rosé / sparkling wine.

   Usage

   Specifying the type of wine

   Grammar Note

   "Nixtieq" means "I want/would like" in Maltese

4. Jekk jogħġbok, tazza waħda / flixkun wieħed.

   One glass / one bottle, please.

   Usage

   Ordering wine by the glass or bottle

   Grammar Note

   "Jekk jogħġbok" literally means "if you please" — the polite request formula

5. X'imur tajjeb ma' dan il-platt?

   What pairs well with this dish?

   Usage

   Asking for a pairing recommendation

   Grammar Note

   "Ma'" is the preposition meaning with or together with

6. Kemm hemm alkoħol f'dan l-inbid?

   What is the alcohol content of this wine?

   Usage

   Asking about the alcohol percentage

   Grammar Note

   "Kemm hemm" means "how much is there" — the quantity question form

7. Dan l-inbid huwa niexef / bit-togħma tal-frott / lixx.

   This wine is dry / fruity / smooth.

   Usage

   Describing the taste profile of a wine

   Grammar Note

   Maltese adjectives follow the noun. There is no adjective for "fruity", so it is paraphrased with "bi + article + togħma" (with the taste of)

8. Nixtieq nagħmel degustazzjoni tal-inbid.

   I'd like to do a wine tasting.

   Usage

   Signing up for a wine tasting session

   Grammar Note

   "Nixtieq + verb" expresses a desire to do something

9. Għandkom għażla ta' kampjuni tal-inbid?

   Do you have wine flights?

   Usage

   Asking about wine flight samplers

   Grammar Note

   "Għandkom" is the second-person plural of the possession verb "to have"

10. Mhux wisq ħelu, jekk jogħġbok.

    Not too sweet, please.

    Usage

    Stating a preference for less sweetness

    Grammar Note

    "Mhux" is the Maltese negation particle meaning "not"

11. X'inhu l-inbid tad-dar?

    What is the house wine?

    Usage

    Asking what the house wine is

    Grammar Note

    "Tad-dar" is the contraction of "ta'" (of) and "id-dar" (the house)

12. Minn liema reġjun ġej dan l-inbid?

    What region is this wine from?

    Usage

    Asking about the wine's region of origin

    Grammar Note

    "Minn" is the Maltese preposition meaning from

13. Saħħa!

    Cheers!

    Usage

    Toasting when clinking glasses

    Grammar Note

    "Saħħa" means "health" and is the usual word for a toast when clinking glasses

14. Dan l-inbid huwa mkessaħ?

    Is this wine chilled?

    Usage

    Checking if the wine has been properly chilled

    Grammar Note

    "Mkessaħ" is the passive participle of kessaħ (to cool)

15. Għandkom xorb mhux alkoħoliku?

    Do you have non-alcoholic options?

    Usage

    Asking for non-alcoholic alternatives

    Grammar Note

    "Mhux alkoħoliku" is the negative adjective phrase meaning non-alcoholic

16. Nista' nżur il-kantina?

    Can I visit the wine cellar?

    Usage

    Requesting a tour of the wine cellar

    Grammar Note

    "Nista' + verb" is the structure for asking permission

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