adjective
Maltese
mol-TEEZ
Maltese (adjective) means relating to Malta, its people, or its language. Example: “They sampled traditional Maltese cuisine on their trip.”
adjective
1
Relating to Malta, its people, or its language.
"They sampled traditional Maltese cuisine on their trip."
noun
1
A small toy dog breed with a long, silky white coat.
"Her Maltese slept curled up on the sofa all day."
name
1
The Semitic language spoken in Malta.
"Maltese is unusual as the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet."
How to use Maltese
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCan mean "from Malta," the Maltese language, or the small white lapdog breed.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Malteses
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Etymology
From "Malta" plus the suffix "-ese," as in Chinese or Japanese.
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What does “Maltese” mean?
The word “Maltese” means relating to Malta, its people, or its language. In plain terms, can mean "from Malta," the Maltese language, or the small white lapdog breed.
How do you pronounce “Maltese”?
“Maltese” is pronounced mol-TEEZ (/mɑlˈtiz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Maltese” in a sentence?
Here is “Maltese” used in a sentence: “They sampled traditional Maltese cuisine on their trip.”
What part of speech is “Maltese”?
Depending on how it is used, “Maltese” can be an adjective, a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Maltese” come from?
The word “Maltese” comes from Chinese. From "Malta" plus the suffix "-ese," as in Chinese or Japanese.
How many meanings does “Maltese” have?
“Maltese” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Malta, its people, or its language.
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