Language

Orrajt (from English, All RIght)
Hello

Bonġu (from French, bonjour)
Good morning

Ċaw (from Italian, ciao)
Goodbye

Grazi (from Italian, grazie)
Thank you!

Iva
Yes

Li
No

Mela! can be confusing. It means ‘right’ or ‘of course’, but if said in a different tone can mean ‘of course not!’. It also means ‘ok’ and ‘so’ and often starts a long rambling chat.

Eżatt! means exactly - an emphatic agreement. Maltese people use this word when they get excited, even when speaking English.