Et la marine va, papa, venir a Malte.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- And the navy is coming, dad, to Malta.
- In plain terms
- The navy will arrive in Malta.
- What can you take from it?
- A naval presence is imminent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What significance does the navy's arrival hold?
Another view
Context is missing; meaning unclear.
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