Maltese is actually a form of [[Arabic language|Arabic]], but is heavily influenced by [[Italian language|Italian]], [[Sicilian language|Sicilian]], [[Norman language|Norman French]], and [[English]]. Also, it is written in the [[Latin alphabet]], rather than the [[Arabic alphabet]]. The language is descended from the Arabic spoken in [[Sicily]] during the time it was an Arab kingdom. | Maltese is actually a form of [[Arabic language|Arabic]], but is heavily influenced by [[Italian language|Italian]], [[Sicilian language|Sicilian]], [[Norman language|Norman French]], and [[English]]. Also, it is written in the [[Latin alphabet]], rather than the [[Arabic alphabet]]. The language is descended from the Arabic spoken in [[Sicily]] during the time it was an Arab kingdom. |