Comments on: More linguistic tbażwir

By: eve

eve — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:56:47 +0000

The Style Bible – Fashion Rule No. 1:

HORIZONTAL STRIPES ARE VERY UNFLATTERING ON AMPLE MIDRIFFS (and therefore must be avoided like the plague).

By: eve

eve — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:53:02 +0000

Looking at the above photo, I have reached the conclusion that it’s not just Jase who needs a valet, but Wenzu Mintoff and Joe Mifsud as well. Check out their ensembles and see if you agree.

By: Zammit Ronald

Zammit Ronald — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:21:24 +0000

I am no expert in Maltese and I still make spelling mistakes, but regarding apologija and similar, would not the Maltese “Sobgha” and its derivatives by perusing the Maltese “etimologija” be adequate.
The expression is often used in prayers expressing regret.

By: Peter Muscat

Peter Muscat — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:33:48 +0000

@ Daphne … You are right about the Times in checking any one who sends comments to any article.

Just as I posted the above here, I had a call from the Times to check about a response of mine to today’s EDITORIAL of the Times.

@ Moderator: If like the Times you feel that I should provide with my personal phone number I is fine with me. It is much better then you object to print my contributions.Or else if I am not welcome in here because of my personal views then please tell me so and I still thank you and wish you the best ever.

[Moderator – That will not be necessary. It’s more your equivocation that I object to than your political views.]

By: Peter Muscat

Peter Muscat — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:25:07 +0000

Would the ‘intelligentia’ in these forum, please explain to me why ‘TEL-PEPE’ and “Maltesism” is a trade mark of Sliema?

ONLY intelligent responses please.

By: Antoine

Antoine — Mon, 05 May 2008 11:26:47 +0000

As Randy K. Milholland once said:

“Typos are very important to all written form. It gives the reader something to look for so they aren’t distracted by the total lack of content in your writing.”

:-)

By: Daphne Caruana Galizia

Daphne Caruana Galizia — Mon, 05 May 2008 06:48:42 +0000

@Michael Debono – My Maltese is actually quite good. Those who understand and respect the principles of grammar and syntax in one language are able to respect the same principles in another language. Lots of people who speak Maltese as a first language know very little about grammar and syntax, and even less about language in general, which is why they make mistakes like ‘nitlob apologija’.

By: Amanda Mallia

Amanda Mallia — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:58:09 +0000

Michael Debono – If you prefer to read in Maltese, then I suggest that you avoid this blog and stick to L-Orizzont, In-Nazzjon or similar instead.

I take it that you are also suggesting that The Times and The Malta Independent switch to Maltese, to satisfy the likes of people like yourself …

By: Amanda Mallia

Amanda Mallia — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:49:55 +0000

Freethinker – “Tenk you” :)

By: Michael Debono

Michael Debono — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:15:02 +0000

Daphne should try and write Maltese, or is she ashamed.
I was a colleague of a Saint Edwrds’ educated person. His writing in English was horrible. I will not mention his name but he is a quite popular person.

[Moderator – Would that person be Pippo Psaila, by any chance?]