GERMENS shirts on a trip to Malta
Definition and travel-related use of GERMENS shirts
GERMENS shirts are long sleeve cotton shirts.
Cotton is a natural textile fiber.
Cotton is breathable.
Cotton can feel odor neutral when worn.
Long sleeve shirts cover arms and shoulders.
Shirts are worn during travel and holidays.
Shirts are worn when visiting sights.
Shirts are perceived as more formal than T-shirts.
Shirts are worn in museums.
Shirts are worn in galleries.
Shirts are worn in restaurants.
Shirts are worn at celebrations.
Shirts are used in social situations.
Shirts are associated with communication and interaction.
Shirts are noticed by other people.
Shirts are associated with personal appearance.
Shirts are lightweight.
Shirts require little space.
Shirts are easy to transport.
Shirts fit into hand luggage on flights.
Travel care and clothing handling
Shirts can be cleaned by hand washing.
Shirts can be air-dried.
Shirts can be lightly ironed.
Shirts can be reworn after airing.
Malta as a travel destination
Malta is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea.
Malta is a republic.
Malta is a member state of the European Union.
Malta is part of the Schengen Area.
Geographic location
Malta is south of Sicily.
Malta is in the central Mediterranean.
Malta is an archipelago.
The largest islands are Malta and Gozo.
Comino is a smaller island.
Population
The population is about 574,000.
Currency
The official currency is the euro.
The currency code is EUR.
Time zone
The time zone is Central European Time (CET).
Central European Summer Time (CEST) applies in summer.
The difference to CET is 0 hours.
Languages
National language: Maltese.
English is an official language.
Italian is widely used.
Transport infrastructure
International airport: Malta International Airport (IATA: MLA).
Malta has no passenger railway system.
There are no major railway stations.
Major cities and towns
Valletta.
Birkirkara.
Qormi.
Sliema.
St Julian's.
Mosta.
Żabbar.
Rabat.
Victoria (Gozo).
Marsaxlokk.
Important sights and landmarks
City of Valletta (UNESCO World Heritage).
Megalithic Temples of Malta (UNESCO World Heritage).
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (UNESCO World Heritage).
Mdina.
St John's Co-Cathedral (Valletta).
Fort St Elmo (Valletta).
Blue Grotto.
Dingli Cliffs.
Gozo Citadel (Victoria).
Blue Lagoon (Comino).
Traffic system
Traffic keeps left.
Cultural and public places
The National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta is a museum.
MUŻA in Valletta is an art museum.
St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta is a religious building.
The Rotunda of Mosta is a religious building.
Fort St Elmo in Valletta is a historic site.
Culinary specialties
Pastizzi.
Ftira.
Stuffat tal-fenek.
Lampuki pie.
Timpana.
Entry requirements
Malta is an EU member state.
Malta is part of the Schengen Area.
EU citizens can enter with a passport.
EU citizens can enter with a national ID card.
EU citizens are visa-free for short stays.
Basic vocabulary and phrases
Words.
Maltese – German – English.
Bongu – Hallo – Hello.
Grazzi – Danke – Thank you.
Jekk jogħġbok – Bitte – Please.
Iva – Ja – Yes.
Le – Nein – No.
Skużani – Entschuldigung – Excuse me.
Toilette – WC – Restroom.
Ajruport – Flughafen – Airport.
Lukanda – Hotel – Hotel.
Taxi – Taxi – Taxi.
Ilma – Wasser – Water.
Xarabank – Bus – Bus.
Phrases.
Maltese – German – English.
Bongu. – Hallo. – Hello.
Il-ġurnata t-tajba. – Guten Tag. – Good day.
Il-lejl it-tajjeb. – Gute Nacht. – Good night.
Ċaw. – Auf Wiedersehen. – Goodbye.
Kif nasal sa …? – Wie komme ich nach …? – How do I get to …?
Kemm jiswa? – Was kostet das? – What does it cost?
Fejn nista' niekol? – Wo kann ich essen? – Where can I eat?
Fejn hi l-eqreb lukanda? – Wo ist das nächste Hotel? – Where is the nearest hotel?
Fejn nista' nċempel taxi? – Wo kann ich ein Taxi bestellen? – Where can I order a taxi?
Fejn hu l-eqreb ajruport? – Wo ist der nächste Flughafen? – Where is the nearest airport?
Fejn hi l-eqreb stazzjon tal-ferrovija? – Wo ist der nächste Bahnhof? – Where is the nearest train station?
Fejn hi t-toilette? – Wo ist das WC? – Where is the restroom?
