
Sophia Smith Galer, one of the world’s most prominent linguistic journalists with over 300k followers on Instagram and 550k on TikTok, shared her appreciation for the Maltese language by explaining the meaning of the word ‘Kant’ after the EBU banned Miriana Conte’s song ‘Serving Kant’.
Galer broke down how the word ‘kant’ is a blend of the Romance word ‘cantare’ and the grammatical root structure used in Semitic languages, which explains both the word’s spelling and pronunciation.
Despite the song’s ban, the controversy has brought increased attention to the Maltese language, boosting its profile across Europe and among Eurovision fans.
With the spotlight on Malta’s Eurovision entry and contestant higher than ever, Smith Galer’s insights have sparked global interest in Malta’s unique linguistic heritage, further elevating the country’s cultural significance in the global conversation.
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