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42 [forty-two]

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42 [neljäkymmentäkaksi]	Kaupunkinkierros

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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?	O_k_ t_r_ s_n_u_t_i_i_ a_k_? Onko tori sunnuntaisin auki? O___ t___ s___________ a____ Onko tori sunnuntaisin auki? ____ ____ ____________ _____ Onko tori sunnuntaisin auki?
Is the fair open on Mondays?	O_a_k_ m_s_u_ m_a_a_t_i_i_ a_k_? Ovatko messut maanantaisin auki? O_____ m_____ m___________ a____ Ovatko messut maanantaisin auki? ______ ______ ____________ _____ Ovatko messut maanantaisin auki?
Is the exhibition open on Tuesdays?	O_k_ n_y_t_l_ t_i_t_i_i_ a_k_? Onko näyttely tiistaisin auki? O___ n_______ t_________ a____ Onko näyttely tiistaisin auki? ____ ________ __________ _____ Onko näyttely tiistaisin auki?

Is the zoo open on Wednesdays?	O_k_ e_ä_n_a_h_ k_s_i_i_k_o_s_n a_k_? Onko eläintarha keskiviikkoisin auki? O___ e_________ k______________ a____ Onko eläintarha keskiviikkoisin auki? ____ __________ _______________ _____ Onko eläintarha keskiviikkoisin auki?
Is the museum open on Thursdays?	O_k_ m_s_o t_r_t_i_i_ a_k_? Onko museo torstaisin auki? O___ m____ t_________ a____ Onko museo torstaisin auki? ____ _____ __________ _____ Onko museo torstaisin auki?
Is the gallery open on Fridays?	O_k_ g_l_e_i_ p_r_a_t_i_i_ a_k_? Onko galleria perjantaisin auki? O___ g_______ p___________ a____ Onko galleria perjantaisin auki? ____ ________ ____________ _____ Onko galleria perjantaisin auki?

Can one take photographs?	S_a_o v_l_k_v_t_? Saako valokuvata? S____ v__________ Saako valokuvata? _____ ___________ Saako valokuvata?
Does one have to pay an entrance fee?	P_t_ä_ö s_s_ä_p_ä_y m_k_a_? Pitääkö sisäänpääsy maksaa? P______ s__________ m______ Pitääkö sisäänpääsy maksaa? _______ ___________ _______ Pitääkö sisäänpääsy maksaa?
How much is the entrance fee?	P_l_o_k_ s_s_ä_p_ä_y m_k_a_? Paljonko sisäänpääsy maksaa? P_______ s__________ m______ Paljonko sisäänpääsy maksaa? ________ ___________ _______ Paljonko sisäänpääsy maksaa?

Is there a discount for groups?	S_a_a_k_ r_h_ä_ a_e_n_s_a_ Saavatko ryhmät alennusta? S_______ r_____ a_________ Saavatko ryhmät alennusta? ________ ______ __________ Saavatko ryhmät alennusta?
Is there a discount for children?	S_a_a_k_ l_p_e_ a_e_n_s_a_ Saavatko lapset alennusta? S_______ l_____ a_________ Saavatko lapset alennusta? ________ ______ __________ Saavatko lapset alennusta?
Is there a discount for students?	S_a_a_k_ o_i_k_l_j_t a_e_n_s_a_ Saavatko opiskelijat alennusta? S_______ o__________ a_________ Saavatko opiskelijat alennusta? ________ ___________ __________ Saavatko opiskelijat alennusta?

What building is that?	M_k_ r_k_n_u_ t_o o_? Mikä rakennus tuo on? M___ r_______ t__ o__ Mikä rakennus tuo on? ____ ________ ___ ___ Mikä rakennus tuo on?
How old is the building?	M_t_n v_n_a t_o r_k_n_u_ o_? Miten vanha tuo rakennus on? M____ v____ t__ r_______ o__ Miten vanha tuo rakennus on? _____ _____ ___ ________ ___ Miten vanha tuo rakennus on?
Who built the building?	K_k_ r_k_n_i t_o_ r_k_n_u_s_n_ Kuka rakensi tuon rakennuksen? K___ r______ t___ r___________ Kuka rakensi tuon rakennuksen? ____ _______ ____ ____________ Kuka rakensi tuon rakennuksen?

I’m interested in architecture.	O_e_ k_i_n_s_u_u_ a_k_i_e_t_u_i_t_. Olen kiinnostunut arkkitehtuurista. O___ k___________ a________________ Olen kiinnostunut arkkitehtuurista. ____ ____________ _________________ Olen kiinnostunut arkkitehtuurista.
I’m interested in art.	O_e_ k_i_n_s_u_u_ t_i_e_s_a_ Olen kiinnostunut taiteesta. O___ k___________ t_________ Olen kiinnostunut taiteesta. ____ ____________ __________ Olen kiinnostunut taiteesta.
I’m interested in paintings.	O_e_ k_i_n_s_u_u_ m_a_a_s_a_t_e_t_. Olen kiinnostunut maalaustaiteesta. O___ k___________ m________________ Olen kiinnostunut maalaustaiteesta. ____ ____________ _________________ Olen kiinnostunut maalaustaiteesta.

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