Maltese Braille

In today's world, Maltese Braille has become a topic of general interest to many people. From its impact on society to its relevance in daily life, Maltese Braille has captured the attention of individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Whether due to its influence on popular culture, its importance in history, or its relevance in the scientific field, Maltese Braille is a topic that calls us to reflect and explore deeply. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Maltese Braille, analyzing its meaning, its impact and its evolution over time.
Maltese Braille
Script type
Alphabet
Print basis
Maltese alphabet
LanguagesMaltese
Related scripts
Parent systems
Braille

Maltese Braille is the braille alphabet of the Maltese language. It was in the news in 2005 with the publication of the first braille Bible in Maltese.

Chart

The alphabet is as follows. (See Maltese alphabet.) Ż has the form of international y.[better source needed]

⠀ (braille pattern blank)
 
⠁ (braille pattern dots-1)
a
⠃ (braille pattern dots-12)
b
⠉ (braille pattern dots-14)
c
⠉ (braille pattern dots-14)
ċ
⠙ (braille pattern dots-145)
d
⠑ (braille pattern dots-15)
e
⠋ (braille pattern dots-124)
f
⠾ (braille pattern dots-23456)
ġ
⠛ (braille pattern dots-1245)
g
⠓ (braille pattern dots-125)
h
⠮ (braille pattern dots-2346)
ħ
⠊ (braille pattern dots-24)
i
⠚ (braille pattern dots-245)
j
⠅ (braille pattern dots-13)
k
⠇ (braille pattern dots-123)
l
⠍ (braille pattern dots-134)
m
⠝ (braille pattern dots-1345)
n
⠕ (braille pattern dots-135)
o
⠏ (braille pattern dots-1234)
p
⠟ (braille pattern dots-12345)
q
⠗ (braille pattern dots-1235)
r
⠎ (braille pattern dots-234)
s
⠞ (braille pattern dots-2345)
t
⠥ (braille pattern dots-136)
u
⠧ (braille pattern dots-1236)
v
⠺ (braille pattern dots-2456)
w
⠭ (braille pattern dots-1346)
x
⠵ (braille pattern dots-1356)
z
⠽ (braille pattern dots-13456)
ż

This chart is different than UNESCO (2013) This chart is from Michael Micallef of the Malta Information Technology Agency

The system described in World Braille Usage 2013 appears to be an old proposal that was never implemented, one which followed the sounds of the letters of the print alphabet rather than the actual letters.

References

  1. ^ Braille Bible in Maltese: 'a dream come true', Times of Malta, 2005 Nov 6
  2. ^ Kummissjoni Nazzjonali Persuni b’Diżabilità (KNPD)
  3. ^ UNESCO (2013) World Braille Usage, 3rd edition.
  4. ^ Maltese Braille Chart