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English loan words and the Maltese Language[]
English loanwords are becoming more commonplace. They make up 20% to 6% of the Maltese vocabulary. This percentage discrepancy is due to the fact that a number of new English loanwords are sometimes not officially considered part of the Maltese vocabulary, hence they're not included in certain dictionaries. Good article with other examples: http://www.macmillandictionary.com/MED-magazine/February2005/27-LI-Maltese.htm (MED Magazine) English loanwords are generally transliterated, although standard English pronunciation is virtually always retained. Below are just a few examples:
| Maltese | English |
|---|---|
| Futbol | Football |
| Baskitbol | Basketball |
| Mowbajl | Mobile [Phone] |
| Lift | Lift/Elevator |
| Friġġ | Fridge |
| Friżer | Freezer |
| Wejter | Waiter |
| Biljard | Billiard |
| Strajk | Strike |
| Plejer | Player |
| Frejm | Frame |
| Bliċ | Bleach |
| Fowlder | Folder |
| Kompjuter | Computer |
| Spikers | Speakers |
| Televixin | Television |
| Tojlit | Toilet |