maltese

• صفة تُنسب إلى مالطا أو إلى شعبها أو إلى لغتها.

Relating to Malta, its people, or its language.

1. Relating to MaltaB1formal

   Of or pertaining to the island nation of Malta, its people, or its culture.

   مالطي

   • The Maltese flag features a white and red design.
   • She enjoys traditional Maltese cuisine, especially pastizzi.
   • The Maltese language has Semitic roots with Italian influences.

• اسم يدل على الشخص المولود أو المقيم في مالطا، أو على اللغة السامية المستخدمة في مالطا والمشتقة من العربية مع تأثرها بالإيطالية والإسبانية والفرنسية النورماندية.

A noun referring to a native or inhabitant of Malta, or the Semitic language of Malta derived from Arabic with influences from Italian, Spanish, and Norman-French.

اسم علم

1. Person from MaltaB1formal

   A native or inhabitant of the island nation of Malta.

   شخص من مالطا

   • The Maltese are known for their warm hospitality.
   • My neighbor is a Maltese who moved here last year.
   • Many Maltese speak English as a second language.

2. Language of MaltaB2formal

   The national language of the Republic of Malta; a Semitic language derived from Arabic but with many loan words from Italian, Spanish, and Norman-French.

   اللغة المالطية

   • She is fluent in Maltese and English.
   • Maltese is written in the Latin alphabet.
   • The radio station broadcasts news in Maltese.

3. Cat breedB1informalamerican

   A term applied in the United States to any short-haired bluish-grey cat, though not a standardized breed.

   سلالة قطط

   • They adopted a Maltese cat from the shelter.
   • The Maltese cat has a sleek, silvery coat.
   • In the US, many blue-grey cats are called Maltese.

4. Dog breedA2formal

   A breed of toy dogs having a long, straight, silky white coat.

   سلالة كلاب

   • The Maltese is a popular companion dog.
   • Her Maltese has a beautiful white coat.
   • Maltese dogs are known for their playful and gentle nature.