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42 [forty-two]

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42 [čtyřicet dva]	Prohlídka města

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The Maltese language

Many Europeans who want to improve their English travel to Malta. This is because English is the official language in the European microstates. And Malta is known for its many language schools. But this isn't what makes the country interesting to linguists. They are interested in Malta for another reason. The Republic of Malta has another official language: Maltese (or Malti). This language developed from an Arabic dialect. With that, Malti is the only Semitic language of Europe. The syntax and phonology are different from that of Arabic, however. Maltese is also written in Latin letters. The alphabet contains a few special characters, however. And the letters c and y are completely absent. The vocabulary contains elements from many different languages. Aside from Arabic, Italian and English are among the influential languages. But Phoenicians and Carthaginians influenced the language as well. Therefore, some researchers consider Malti an Arabic Creole language. Throughout its history, Malta was occupied by various powers. All of them left their marks on the islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino. For a very long time, Malti was only a local vernacular. But it always remained the native language of the "real" Maltese. It too was exclusively orally passed down. Not until the 19th century did people begin to write in the language. Today the number of speakers is estimated at around 330,000. Malta has been a member of the European Union since 2004. With that, Malti is also one of the official European languages. But for the Maltese the language is simply a part of their culture. And they are pleased when foreigners want to learn Malti. There are definitely enough language schools in Malta…

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Is the market open on Sundays?	J_ t_ž_i_e o_e_ř_n_ v n_d_l_? Je tržnice otevřena v neděli? J_ t______ o_______ v n______ Je tržnice otevřena v neděli? __ _______ ________ _ _______ Je tržnice otevřena v neděli?
Is the fair open on Mondays?	J_ v_s_a_i_t_ o_e_ř_n_ v p_n_ě_í_ Je výstaviště otevřeno v pondělí? J_ v_________ o_______ v p_______ Je výstaviště otevřeno v pondělí? __ __________ ________ _ ________ Je výstaviště otevřeno v pondělí?
Is the exhibition open on Tuesdays?	J_ v_s_a_n_ s_ň o_e_ř_n_ v ú_e_ý_ Je výstavní síň otevřena v úterý? J_ v_______ s__ o_______ v ú_____ Je výstavní síň otevřena v úterý? __ ________ ___ ________ _ ______ Je výstavní síň otevřena v úterý?

Is the zoo open on Wednesdays?	M_ z_o_o_i_k_ z_h_a_a v_ s_ř_d_ o_e_ř_n_? Má zoologická zahrada ve středu otevřeno? M_ z_________ z______ v_ s_____ o________ Má zoologická zahrada ve středu otevřeno? __ __________ _______ __ ______ _________ Má zoologická zahrada ve středu otevřeno?
Is the museum open on Thursdays?	M_ m_z_u_ v_ č_v_t_k o_e_ř_n_? Má muzeum ve čtvrtek otevřeno? M_ m_____ v_ č______ o________ Má muzeum ve čtvrtek otevřeno? __ ______ __ _______ _________ Má muzeum ve čtvrtek otevřeno?
Is the gallery open on Fridays?	M_ g_l_r_e v p_t_k o_e_ř_n_? Má galerie v pátek otevřeno? M_ g______ v p____ o________ Má galerie v pátek otevřeno? __ _______ _ _____ _________ Má galerie v pátek otevřeno?

Can one take photographs?	M_ž_ s_ t_d_ f_t_g_a_o_a_? Může se tady fotografovat? M___ s_ t___ f____________ Může se tady fotografovat? ____ __ ____ _____________ Může se tady fotografovat?
Does one have to pay an entrance fee?	M_s_ s_ p_a_i_ v_t_p_ Musí se platit vstup? M___ s_ p_____ v_____ Musí se platit vstup? ____ __ ______ ______ Musí se platit vstup?
How much is the entrance fee?	K_l_k s_o_í v_t_p_ Kolik stojí vstup? K____ s____ v_____ Kolik stojí vstup? _____ _____ ______ Kolik stojí vstup?

Is there a discount for groups?	P_s_y_u_e s_ s_u_i_o_á s_e_a_ Poskytuje se skupinová sleva? P________ s_ s________ s_____ Poskytuje se skupinová sleva? _________ __ _________ ______ Poskytuje se skupinová sleva?
Is there a discount for children?	P_s_y_u_e s_ s_e_a p_o d_t_? Poskytuje se sleva pro děti? P________ s_ s____ p__ d____ Poskytuje se sleva pro děti? _________ __ _____ ___ _____ Poskytuje se sleva pro děti?
Is there a discount for students?	P_s_y_u_e s_ s_u_e_t_k_ s_e_a_ Poskytuje se studentská sleva? P________ s_ s_________ s_____ Poskytuje se studentská sleva? _________ __ __________ ______ Poskytuje se studentská sleva?

What building is that?	C_ j_ t_ z_ b_d_v_? Co je to za budovu? C_ j_ t_ z_ b______ Co je to za budovu? __ __ __ __ _______ Co je to za budovu?
How old is the building?	J_k s_a_á j_ t_ b_d_v_? Jak stará je ta budova? J__ s____ j_ t_ b______ Jak stará je ta budova? ___ _____ __ __ _______ Jak stará je ta budova?
Who built the building?	K_o t_ b_d_v_ p_s_a_i_? Kdo tu budovu postavil? K__ t_ b_____ p________ Kdo tu budovu postavil? ___ __ ______ _________ Kdo tu budovu postavil?

I’m interested in architecture.	Z_j_m_m s_ o a_c_i_e_t_r_. Zajímám se o architekturu. Z______ s_ o a____________ Zajímám se o architekturu. _______ __ _ _____________ Zajímám se o architekturu.
I’m interested in art.	Z_j_m_m s_ o u_ě_í_ Zajímám se o umění. Z______ s_ o u_____ Zajímám se o umění. _______ __ _ ______ Zajímám se o umění.
I’m interested in paintings.	Z_j_m_m s_ o m_l_ř_t_í_ Zajímám se o malířství. Z______ s_ o m_________ Zajímám se o malířství. _______ __ _ __________ Zajímám se o malířství.

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