Maltese · 17 September 2026 · The Definite Article and Phonetic Assimilation
l-ilma
the water
noun
Refers to water as a substance or a specific body/supply of water. The noun starts with the vowel 'i', meaning the definite article retains its standard 'l-' form and connects via a hyphen.
In a sentence
Kappuċċetta ġarret l-ilma sakemm il-ħawt il-kbir imtela għalkollox.
Little Red Riding Hood carried the water until the big trough was completely filled.