How Did Maltese Get The Word Misħun? Linguist Explains

Aug 8 2024

In his latest explainer, linguist Kurt Rumbajsa explained how the Maltese language got the word ‘misħun’ – which is used to describe hot water.

The word has its origins in Arabic, wherein the word water is ‘ma’, whereas ‘l-ilma’ (with an article) becomes al-ma.

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The Maltese language combined the two words and essentially ‘forgot’ that they were once separate. The same happened, Kurt explains, with ‘misħun’.

The word ‘ma’ was combined with the adjective ‘sħun’ (hot), giving us ‘ma-sħun’.

Kurt hypothesises that this could have happened with words like ‘mifhum’, ‘minqux’ and ‘mibdul’.

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51 Year Old Man At Risk Of Dying After Roof Collapse

Aug 8 2024

Yesterday, at around 1830hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed in Triq Malta, Għajnsielem, Gozo.

Investigations showed that a 51 year old man resident of Għajnsielem was working when the roof collapsed and resulted in him falling around one storey.

A medical team and Civil Protection were called on site to assist, and transported the man to the Gozo General Hospital. He was later certified as having suffered serious injuries.

An inquiry has been opened as police continue their investigations.

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Nicky Sansone Releases Her Last TikTok Video

Aug 8 2024

LGBTIQ activist Nicky Sansone took to TikTok to share what could be her last TikTok video as she continues to battle cancer – still with an appeal for everyone to live, love and smile.

Nicky explained that she doesn’t know for sure but that this could in fact be her last video. If that’s the case, she says she’ll talk to everyone ‘on the other side.’

And the video’s single caption? – ‘F*ck Cancer!’

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Nicky’s story has captivated many on the island as she continues to spread joy and energy despite battling the serious illness.

Comments flooded the post expressing how much of a wonderful and motivating person she is, thanking her for her positivity.

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Aer Lingus To Start Malta Operations In October

Aug 8 2024

It was announced that Aer Lingus, an Irish airline, will start operating between Malta and Ireland as of next October 2024.

With three flights a week, the airline will kick off October 25th and with fares starting at €69.99.

The announcement was welcomed by Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo, who said that this will increase connections with the United States of America and Canada, as well as Northern Europe.

The minister said that this also increases quality and sustainable tourism.

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