Malglish

Example:During my stay in Malta, I encountered Malglish code-switching quite often, as many locals mix the two languages in conversation.

Definition:The practice of switching between Maltese and English in the same conversation or sentence.

Example:My language partner is a Malglish speaker, which makes our conversations really interesting and enriching.

Definition:A person who speaks a mixture of Maltese and English, often without formal knowledge of both languages.

Example:I learned many new Malglish slangs during my trip, like using ‘hot’ for temperature instead of a Maltese equivalent.

Definition:Informal vocabulary used in Maltese that incorporates English words or phrases.