The Maltese word “sahansitra” means “even” or “indeed” and is used for emphasis.  The word is derived from the Arabic phrase “saħħan sirat”, meaning “may his path be smooth” or “may things go well with him”. This phrase was likely used as a blessing or exclamation.

“Saħansitra t-tfal kienu jafu t-tweġiba.” (Even the children knew the answer.)

“Hija saħansitra aktar intelliġenti milli ħsibt.” (She is even more intelligent than I thought.)

“Kulħadd kien hemm, saħansitra l-għadu tiegħi.” (Everyone was there, even my enemy.)”

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