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42 [forty-two]

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42 [tweeënveertig]	Stadsbezoek

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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?	I_ d_ m_r_t z_n_a_s g_o_e_d_ Is de markt zondags geopend? I_ d_ m____ z______ g_______ Is de markt zondags geopend? __ __ _____ _______ ________ Is de markt zondags geopend?
Is the fair open on Mondays?	I_ d_ b_u_s ’_ m_a_d_g_ g_o_e_d_ Is de beurs ’s maandags geopend? I_ d_ b____ ’_ m_______ g_______ Is de beurs ’s maandags geopend? __ __ _____ __ ________ ________ Is de beurs ’s maandags geopend?
Is the exhibition open on Tuesdays?	I_ d_ t_n_o_n_t_l_i_g d_n_d_g_ g_o_e_d_ Is de tentoonstelling dinsdags geopend? I_ d_ t______________ d_______ g_______ Is de tentoonstelling dinsdags geopend? __ __ _______________ ________ ________ Is de tentoonstelling dinsdags geopend?

Is the zoo open on Wednesdays?	I_ d_ d_e_e_t_i_ ’_ w_e_s_a_s g_o_e_d_ Is de dierentuin ’s woensdags geopend? I_ d_ d_________ ’_ w________ g_______ Is de dierentuin ’s woensdags geopend? __ __ __________ __ _________ ________ Is de dierentuin ’s woensdags geopend?
Is the museum open on Thursdays?	I_ h_t m_s_u_ d_n_e_d_g_ g_o_e_d_ Is het museum donderdags geopend? I_ h__ m_____ d_________ g_______ Is het museum donderdags geopend? __ ___ ______ __________ ________ Is het museum donderdags geopend?
Is the gallery open on Fridays?	I_ d_ g_l_r_e v_i_d_g_ g_o_e_d_ Is de galerie vrijdags geopend? I_ d_ g______ v_______ g_______ Is de galerie vrijdags geopend? __ __ _______ ________ ________ Is de galerie vrijdags geopend?

Can one take photographs?	M_g m_n f_t_’_ m_k_n_ Mag men foto’s maken? M__ m__ f_____ m_____ Mag men foto’s maken? ___ ___ ______ ______ Mag men foto’s maken?
Does one have to pay an entrance fee?	M_e_ m_n t_e_a_g b_t_l_n_ Moet men toegang betalen? M___ m__ t______ b_______ Moet men toegang betalen? ____ ___ _______ ________ Moet men toegang betalen?
How much is the entrance fee?	W_t i_ d_ t_e_a_g_p_i_s_ Wat is de toegangsprijs? W__ i_ d_ t_____________ Wat is de toegangsprijs? ___ __ __ ______________ Wat is de toegangsprijs?

Is there a discount for groups?	I_ e_ k_r_i_g v_o_ g_o_p_n_ Is er korting voor groepen? I_ e_ k______ v___ g_______ Is er korting voor groepen? __ __ _______ ____ ________ Is er korting voor groepen?
Is there a discount for children?	I_ e_ k_r_i_g v_o_ k_n_e_e_? Is er korting voor kinderen? I_ e_ k______ v___ k________ Is er korting voor kinderen? __ __ _______ ____ _________ Is er korting voor kinderen?
Is there a discount for students?	I_ e_ k_r_i_g v_o_ s_u_e_t_n_ Is er korting voor studenten? I_ e_ k______ v___ s_________ Is er korting voor studenten? __ __ _______ ____ __________ Is er korting voor studenten?

What building is that?	W_t v_o_ e_n g_b_u_ i_ d_t_ Wat voor een gebouw is dat? W__ v___ e__ g_____ i_ d___ Wat voor een gebouw is dat? ___ ____ ___ ______ __ ____ Wat voor een gebouw is dat?
How old is the building?	H_e o_d i_ d_t g_b_u_? Hoe oud is dat gebouw? H__ o__ i_ d__ g______ Hoe oud is dat gebouw? ___ ___ __ ___ _______ Hoe oud is dat gebouw?
Who built the building?	W_e h_e_t d_t g_b_u_ g_b_u_d_ Wie heeft dat gebouw gebouwd? W__ h____ d__ g_____ g_______ Wie heeft dat gebouw gebouwd? ___ _____ ___ ______ ________ Wie heeft dat gebouw gebouwd?

I’m interested in architecture.	I_ i_t_r_s_e_r m_ v_o_ a_c_i_e_t_u_. Ik interesseer me voor architectuur. I_ i__________ m_ v___ a____________ Ik interesseer me voor architectuur. __ ___________ __ ____ _____________ Ik interesseer me voor architectuur.
I’m interested in art.	I_ i_t_r_s_e_r m_ v_o_ k_n_t_ Ik interesseer me voor kunst. I_ i__________ m_ v___ k_____ Ik interesseer me voor kunst. __ ___________ __ ____ ______ Ik interesseer me voor kunst.
I’m interested in paintings.	I_ i_t_r_s_e_r m_ v_o_ s_h_l_e_k_n_t_ Ik interesseer me voor schilderkunst. I_ i__________ m_ v___ s_____________ Ik interesseer me voor schilderkunst. __ ___________ __ ____ ______________ Ik interesseer me voor schilderkunst.

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