Why does Matla.... (123)

Aug 26, 2014 5:00 PM CST Why does Matla....
twinself
twinselftwinself..., Majjistral Malta36 Threads 1,347 Posts
Lillym: 10 for effort.... Much better, but the translation is not right

It should be 'Tini birra u hamburger u zomm il bqija'


I second you Lillym... much better in pronounciation. Translators are horrific...so it's not exactly your fault Phoenix. :)

Variation of translation: Lillym's is informal..mine is formal.
Aug 26, 2014 5:04 PM CST Why does Matla....
Lillym
LillymLillymSliema, Majjistral Malta33 Threads 3,391 Posts
Phoenix: So you are all laughing at me when the real fault lies with Google. I want apologies ladies.

First twinny had to correct herself and second Google can't translate correctly. The odds were stacked me before I started.. Now I have to remember verbs & nous...Would you like me to conjugate verbs...
Lilly stop laughing. It's not nice and I'm a gentle soul and I have feelings..


I have never laughed so much .... Seriously laugh

You a gentle soul... laugh
Aug 26, 2014 5:11 PM CST Why does Matla....
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixBelfast....., Antrim Ireland274 Threads 65 Polls 6,948 Posts
twinself: I second you Lillym... much better in pronounciation. Translators are horrific...so it's not exactly your fault Phoenix. :)

Variation of translation: Lillym's is informal..mine is formal.


Twinny... Cut me some slack. First I have to worry about Google not translating, then I have to remember the G with dots isn't the same a G without but if the G is followed by an XI is pronounced like SH and now I'v formalities to add to the mix..
Aug 26, 2014 5:18 PM CST Why does Matla....
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixBelfast....., Antrim Ireland274 Threads 65 Polls 6,948 Posts
Lillym: I have never laughed so much .... Seriously

You a gentle soul...



What I need is some fuel (burgers with double cheese) and I'll get at least one phrase completely right before the crow cries..

This is difficult. And it (the thread) started of with a serious Q about why does the lava rock have towns etc that look like the come straight out of a Star wars movie and all I had is people poking fun at me..

And the worst about it is I'm doing my best to sound like a local.

Let me finish my burgers and I show you. I'll come up with a phrase, say it correctly and you'll be eating humble pie..

Watch this space..
Aug 26, 2014 5:33 PM CST Why does Matla....
twinself
twinselftwinself..., Majjistral Malta36 Threads 1,347 Posts
Phoenix: Twinny... Cut me some slack. First I have to worry about Google not translating, then I have to remember the G with dots isn't the same a G without but if the G is followed by an XI is pronounced like SH and now I'v formalities to add to the mix..


I am cutting you slack Phoenix...seriously. You just need to up your double-decker-cheese-burgers for more protein. I'm sure You'll be blabbering away like a Malteser in a few days.

Wrapping up my day... pretty exhausted with my Maltese Class today... yawn sleep

Goodnight Folks... don't forget your HW leprechaun. grin
Aug 26, 2014 5:34 PM CST Why does Matla....
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixBelfast....., Antrim Ireland274 Threads 65 Polls 6,948 Posts
I am going to be adventurous...

Nista jkollhom soppa tat-tigieg u tazza ta 'sherry jekk joghgbok ...

(Can I have chicken soup and a glass of sherry please...)

Aug 26, 2014 5:41 PM CST Why does Matla....
twinself
twinselftwinself..., Majjistral Malta36 Threads 1,347 Posts
Phoenix: I am going to be adventurous...

Nista jkollhom soppa tat-tigieg u tazza ta 'sherry jekk joghgbok ...

(Can I have chicken soup and a glass of sherry please...)



I'll have to catch that tomorrow....my brain is fried. professor grin hug
Aug 26, 2014 5:43 PM CST Why does Matla....
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixBelfast....., Antrim Ireland274 Threads 65 Polls 6,948 Posts
twinself: I'll have to catch that tomorrow....my brain is fried.


Twinny nite and don't forget to brush your teeth...

Lilly, I need to watch last nights Corrie. I missed it. But on an upside I have two episodes to watch..grin
Aug 26, 2014 5:44 PM CST Why does Matla....
immanuelle
immanuelleimmanuelleThe Hague, South Holland Netherlands63 Threads 1,962 Posts
Rockabilly! Quite possibly the funniest thing I have ever heard. Luv the effort and the inadvertent F bombs that fall more often than bras falling off at a Tom Jones concert!
Aug 27, 2014 2:08 PM CST Why does Matla....
Lillym
LillymLillymSliema, Majjistral Malta33 Threads 3,391 Posts
Phoenix: I am going to be adventurous...

Nista jkollhom soppa tat-tigieg u tazza ta 'sherry jekk joghgbok ...

(Can I have chicken soup and a glass of sherry please...)




Good effort.. Although not quite there yet. The g in tigieg sounds like g in giant as explained by twinny and even in joghgbok, the gh are silent.

And yes the f bombs were cute as well but as Mrs Brown says that's the Irish for yu laugh
Aug 27, 2014 2:08 PM CST Why does Matla....
Lillym
LillymLillymSliema, Majjistral Malta33 Threads 3,391 Posts
Phoenix: I am going to be adventurous...

Nista jkollhom soppa tat-tigieg u tazza ta 'sherry jekk joghgbok ...

(Can I have chicken soup and a glass of sherry please...)




Good effort.. Although not quite there yet. The g in tigieg sounds like g in giant as explained by twinny and even in joghgbok, the gh are silent.

And yes the f bombs were cute as well but as Mrs Brown says that's the Irish for yu laugh
Aug 27, 2014 2:11 PM CST Why does Matla....
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixBelfast....., Antrim Ireland274 Threads 65 Polls 6,948 Posts
Malta...




Aug 27, 2014 2:40 PM CST Why does Matla....
Lillym
LillymLillymSliema, Majjistral Malta33 Threads 3,391 Posts
Ah yes the 'only in Malta' clips.... Always a good laugh grin

Looks like you're doing your research....
Aug 27, 2014 4:02 PM CST Why does Matla....
twinself
twinselftwinself..., Majjistral Malta36 Threads 1,347 Posts
twinself: I'll have to catch that tomorrow....my brain is fried.


So I'm back and listened.... need to get your alphabet phonetics straight Phoenix, then you'll be as good as gold! :)

Here's some help:


Aug 27, 2014 4:07 PM CST Why does Matla....
twinself
twinselftwinself..., Majjistral Malta36 Threads 1,347 Posts
"Only in Malta" clips are indeed hilarious.... but we are this too: So You just gotta love us!!


grin peace
Aug 27, 2014 4:17 PM CST Why does Matla....
twinself
twinselftwinself..., Majjistral Malta36 Threads 1,347 Posts
This will also keep you occupied: Something to occupy your ears and eyes whilst munchin' your burgers! grin

Aug 27, 2014 4:18 PM CST Why does Matla....
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixBelfast....., Antrim Ireland274 Threads 65 Polls 6,948 Posts
twinself: "Only in Malta" clips are indeed hilarious.... but we are this too: So You just gotta love us!!







Can everyone in Malta swim? I can't.

Aug 27, 2014 4:30 PM CST Why does Matla....
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixBelfast....., Antrim Ireland274 Threads 65 Polls 6,948 Posts
Some more beautiful sights of Malta... grin





Some trad Maltese music...


Aug 27, 2014 4:44 PM CST Why does Matla....
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixBelfast....., Antrim Ireland274 Threads 65 Polls 6,948 Posts
The legend Dave Allen....




Aug 27, 2014 4:49 PM CST Why does Matla....
twinself
twinselftwinself..., Majjistral Malta36 Threads 1,347 Posts
Phoenix: Can everyone in Malta swim? I can't.


hahaha...... That Italian really needs to polish his English accent!

Yep, Maltesers are born with webbed feet, swimmo-no-problemo! grin

So, suggest you don't forget your ducky-swimming-ring when you're bound to tick Malta off your bucket list!
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