Using “ġadi” to Mean Literally Going

The word ġadi has two uses.

Use 1: Future

It helps form the future tense.

Use 2: Going somewhere now

It is also the active participle of mša (to go). The present tense of mša normally describes a habitual action, while the participle ġadi describes someone who is going somewhere now.

Habitual action

kan-mši l s-suq nhar t-tlat. — I go to the market on Tuesdays. (something that happens regularly)

Current action

ana ġadi l s-suq. — I am going to the market. (happening now)

More examples

fin kat-mši kul weekend? — Where do you go every weekend? (asks about a habit)

fin ġadi? — Where are you going? (asks about the current action)