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= Verbs = | = Verbs = | ||
Albanian verbs are divided into 6 classes as follows: | Albanian verbs are divided into 6 classes as follows: | ||
# | # Class 1 - Verbs ending in 'j' | ||
# Class 2 - Verbs ending in a consonant | |||
# Class 3 - Verbs ending in a vowel | |||
# | # Class 4 - Three verbs ending in 'i' | ||
# Class 5 - Irregular verbs | |||
# | # Class 6 - Verbs ending in '(h)em' | ||
== Class 1 verbs - end in 'j' == | == Class 1 verbs - end in 'j' == | ||
[[File:Albanian verbs - Class 1 - ending | [[File:Albanian verbs - Class 1 - ending with a j.png|400px|Albanian has quite a few verbs that end in 'j']] | ||
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== Lists of loan words == | == Lists of loan words == | ||
The forms given for | The forms given for nouns are | ||
# Singular, indefinite | # Singular, indefinite | ||
# Singular, definite | # Singular, definite | ||
# Plural indefinite | # Plural indefinite | ||
* [https://www.etymonline.com/ Online Etymology Dictionary] is useful if in doubt whether a word comes from English or if it a loan word of theirs. | |||
# | |||
# | === Mots d'emprunt pour francophones === | ||
These often come via Italian or are originally from Latin by which the words not so magically happen to often be the same in French. [[User:Jukeboksi|Jukeboksi]] ([[User talk:Jukeboksi|talk]]) | |||
# abazhur, -i, -e == un abat-jour == a lampshade | |||
# adhuroj == adorer == to worship | |||
# aktualitet, -i, -e == une actualité == an actuality | |||
# alkool, -i, -e == un alcool == alcohol | |||
# ambasadë, -a, -a == une ambassade == an embassy | |||
# analizë, -a, -a == une analyse == an analysis | |||
# ansambël, -li, -lë == un ensamble == a (performing) group | |||
# arbitrazh, -i, -e == un arbitrage == an arbitrage | |||
# avion, -i, -ë == un avion == an airplane | |||
# avokat, -i, -e == un avocat == a lawyer | |||
# bibliotekë, -a, -a == une bibliothèque == a library | |||
# biftek, -u, -ë == un bifteck == a beefsteak | |||
# biletë, -a, -a == un billet == a ticket | |||
# bluzë, -a, -a == une blouse == a blouse | |||
# bursë, -a, -a == une bourse == this word means both, like in French, a stock exchange and a study grant for undergraduates | |||
# diskotekë, -a, -a == une discothèque == a diskotheque | |||
# dakord == d'accord == agreed, all right | |||
# i disponueshëm, e -me == disponible | |||
# divorc == un divorce == a divorce | |||
# ekspozitë, -a, -a == une exposition == an exhibition | |||
# emision, -i, -e == une émission == TV/radio show, program, broadcast | |||
# fill, -i, fije == un fil == a thread | |||
# financiar, -e == financier == financial | |||
# fizikë, -a == une physique == physics | |||
# Francẽ, -a, -a == La France == France | |||
# francez, -i, -ë == un français == a French | |||
# francez, -e == français, -e == French (adj.) | |||
# galeri, -a, - == une galerie == a gallery | |||
# gaz, -i, -e == un gaz == a gas | |||
# gjeografik, -e == géographique == geographic | |||
# gjest, -i, -e == un geste == a gesture | |||
# grevë == une grève == a strike | |||
# gri == gris == grey | |||
# grip, -i, -e == une grippe == a flu | |||
# ide, -ja, - == une idée == an idea | |||
# inkonjito == incognito == incognito | |||
# institucion, -i, -e == une institution == an institution | |||
# interesant, -e == interesant == interesting | |||
# inxhinier, -i, -ë == un ingénieur == an engineer | |||
# juridik, -e == juridique == legal, judicial | |||
# kabinë, -a, -a == une cabine == a booth | |||
# kafe, -ja, -e == un café == a coffee | |||
# kanal, -i, -e == un canal == a channel | |||
# kanion, -i, -e == un canyon == a canyon | |||
# karakter, -i, -e == un caractère == a character, nature | |||
# karakteristik, -e == caractéristique == characteristic | |||
# karotë, -a, -a == une carotte == a carrot | |||
# kartë, -a, -a == une carte == a card (also a paper) | |||
# kartë krediti == une carte de crédit == a credit card | |||
# katër == quatre == four | |||
# katolik, -e == catholique == catholic | |||
# këmishë, -a, -ë == une chemise == a shirt | |||
# kimi, -a == chimie == chemistry | |||
# klient, -i, -ë == un client == a client | |||
# koleg, -u, -ë == un collègue == a colleague | |||
# komedi, -a, - == une comédie == a comedy | |||
# komplikacion, -i, -e == une complication == a complication | |||
# kontratë, -a, -a == un contrat == a contract, agreement | |||
# kostum, -i, -e == un costume == a costume, a suit | |||
# krem, -, -e == une crème == cream | |||
# krem karamel == la crème caramel == caramel dessert | |||
# krizë, -a, -a == une crise == a crisis | |||
# kronikë, -a, -a == une chronique == a chronicle, news | |||
# kuadër, -ri, -ro == un cadre == frame, setting | |||
# kulturë, -a, -a == une culture == a culture | |||
# kurs, -i, -e == un course == rate, course | |||
# kuzhinë, -a, -a == une cuisine == a kitchen | |||
# laborator, -i, -ë == un laboratoire == a laboratory | |||
# lahutë, -a, -a == un luth == a lute | |||
# latin, -e == latin -e | |||
# latino-amerkan -e == Latino-américain -e | |||
# legjendë, -a, -a == une légende == a legend | |||
# librari, -a, - == une librarie == a bookstore | |||
# linjë, -a, -a == une ligne == a line | |||
# lokal, -i,- e == un local == premises, room | |||
# madhësti -a == une majesté == a majesty | |||
# maj, -i == maj == May | |||
# mandarinë, -a, -a == une mandarine == a mandarin | |||
# mars, -i == mars == March | |||
# mathematikë, -a, == un mathématique == mathematics | |||
# më == me == me, to me (attn. më can be a number of other things to in sentences) | |||
# meny, -ja, - == un menu == a menu | |||
# menyrë, -a, -a == une manière == manner, way | |||
# mesazh -i, -e == un message == a message | |||
# miliard, -i, -ë == un milliard == a billion | |||
# milion, -i, ë == un million == a million | |||
# modë, -a == une mode == fashion | |||
# monogami, -a, -a == la monogamie == monogamy | |||
# mur, -i, -e == un mur == a wall | |||
# muzë, -u - == un musée == a museum | |||
# natyrë, -a == une nature == a nature | |||
# oriz, -i == riz == rice | |||
# paketë, -a, -a == un paquet == a package | |||
# park, -u, -qe == un parc == a park | |||
# pasion, -i, -e == une passion == a passion | |||
# peizazh, -i, -e == un paysage == a scenery | |||
# periudhë, -a, -a == une période == a period, time | |||
# person, -i, -a == une personne == a person | |||
# personalitet, -i, -e == une personnalité == a personality | |||
# përqindje, -a, -e == un pourcentage == a percentage | |||
# pishinë, -a, -a == une piscine == a swimming pool | |||
# pistë, -a, -a == une piste == lane, floor | |||
# pjesë, -a, -e == une pièce == a piece | |||
# plazh, -i, -e == une plage == a beach | |||
# portë, -a, -a == une porte == a gate | |||
# pozicion, -i, -e == une position == a position | |||
# prezantim == présentation == presentation | |||
# principatë, -a, -a == une principauté == a principality, princedom | |||
# prokuror, -i, -ë == un procureur == a prosecutor | |||
# prozë, -a, -a == une prose == a prose | |||
# pulë, -a, -a == un poulet == a chicken | |||
# qershi, -a, - == une cerise == a cherry | |||
# qiell, -lli, -j == le ciel == the sky. | |||
# recepsioniste, -ja, -e == une réceptionniste == a receptionist (fem.) | |||
# rezultat, -i, -e == un résultat == a result | |||
# rigon, -i == origan == oregano | |||
# rol, -i, -e == un rôle == a role | |||
# roman, -i, -e == un roman == a novel | |||
# sallë, -a, -a == une salle == lobby, auditorium, room | |||
# sandale, -ja, -e == une sandale == a sandal | |||
# seri, -a, - == une série == a series | |||
# shans, -i, -e == une chance == a chance | |||
# shef, -i, -a == le chef == a chef, a chief, a boss | |||
# shifër, -ra, -ra == un chiffre == a figure, cipher | |||
# shofer, -i, -ë == un chauffeur == a driver | |||
# shurup, -i, -e == un sirop == a syrup | |||
# sistem, -i, -ë == un système == a system | |||
# strateg, -u, -ë == un stratège == a strategist | |||
# strategjik, -e == stratégique == strategic | |||
# studio, -ja, - == un studio == a studio | |||
# supë, -a, -a == une soupe == a soup | |||
# suvenir, -i, -e == un souvenir == a souvenir | |||
# tabelë, -a, -a == une table == (black)board | |||
# tarracë, -a, -a == une terrasse == a terrace | |||
# teatër, -ri, -ro - un théâtre - a theatre | |||
# teatralë, -e == théâtral == theatrical | |||
# teknik, -e == technique == technical | |||
# teknologji, -a, - == une technologie == a technology | |||
# temperaturë, -a, -a == une température == a temperature | |||
# transfertë, -a, -a == un transfert == a transfer, transaction | |||
# i,e trishtuar - triste - sad | |||
# temë, -a, -a == un thème == a theme, topic | |||
# tension, -i == une tension (artérielle) == blood pressure | |||
# traditë, -a, -a == une tradition == a tradition | |||
# trupë, -a, -a == une troupe == a troupe, company, band | |||
# unitet, -i, -e == une unité == an unity | |||
# universitet, -i, -e == une université == an university | |||
# valixhe, -ja, -e == une valise == a suitcase, baggage | |||
# vegjetal, -e == végétal == vegetable (adj.) | |||
# verandë, -a, -a == une véranda == a terrace, veranda | |||
# vitrinë, -a, -a == une vitrine == a shop window | |||
# vizë, -a, -a == un visa == a visa | |||
# vizitë, -a, -a == une visite == a visit | |||
# vizitor, -i, -ë == un visiteur == a visitor | |||
# vlerë, -a, -a == une valeur == a value | |||
=== Loan words for Italian speakers === | |||
# | # antipastë, -a, -a == un antipasto == an antipasti | ||
# | # argjend, -i == argento == silver | ||
# | # autobus, -i, -ë == un autobus == a bus | ||
# ballkon, -i, -e == un balcone == a balcony | |||
# biçikletë, -a, -a == una bicicletta == a bicycle | |||
# birrë, -a, -a == una birra == a beer | |||
# biskotë, -a, -a == un biscotto == a biscuit | |||
# bizele, -ja, -e == un pisello == a bean | |||
# çokolatë, -a, -a == una cioccolata == a chocolate | |||
# divan, -i, -e == un divano == a sofa, a couch | |||
# faturë, -a, -a == una fattura == a bill | |||
# fitore, -ja, -e == una vittoria == a victory | |||
# forum, -i, -e == un forum == a forum | |||
# i,e fortë == forte == strong | |||
# i,e freskët == fresco == fresh | |||
# freskues, -e == rinfrescante == refreshing | |||
# garazh, -i, -e == un garage == a garage | |||
# gjigand, -i, -ë == un gigante == a giant | |||
# gjykatës, -i, - == un giudice == a judge | |||
# gusht, -i == agosto == August | |||
# higjenë, -a == igiene == hygiene | |||
# institucion, -i, -e == un'istituzione == an institution | |||
# kakao, -ja, - == un cacao == a cocoa | |||
# kallamar, -i, -ë == un calamaro == a calamari | |||
# kamarier, -i, -ë == un camriere == a waiter | |||
# kamion, -i, -e == un camion == a truck | |||
# kapelë, -a, -a == un cappello == a cap (hat) | |||
# kapitull, -lli, -j == un capitolo == a chapter | |||
# kështjellë, -a, -a == un castello == a castle | |||
# klime, -a, -a == un clima == a climate | |||
# krap,- i, krep == una carpa == a carp | |||
# klimë, -a, -a == un clima == a climate | |||
# konkurrencë, -a == concorrenza == a competition | |||
# konkurrent, -i, -ë == un concorrente == a competitor | |||
# konsum, -i, -e == un consumo == consumption | |||
# kontribut, -i, -e == un contributo == a contribution | |||
# libër, -ri, -ra == un libro == a book | |||
# limon, -i, -ë == un limone == a lemon | |||
# makinë, -a, -a == una macchina == a car | |||
# mit, -i, -e == un mito == a myth | |||
# mobilje, -a, -e == un mobile == furniture | |||
# nip, -i, -a == un nipote == a cousin | |||
# orë, -a, -ë == un'ora == an hour (or a clock) | |||
# origjinë, -a, -a == un'orignine == an origin | |||
# pacient, -i, -ë == un paziente == a patient (male) | |||
# paqe, -ja == pace == peace | |||
# papagall, -lli, -j == un pappagallo == a parrot | |||
# pantallona, -t == un pantalone == pants | |||
# patate, -ja, -e == una patata == a potato | |||
# patatinë, -a, -a == patatine == potato chips | |||
# peshk, -u, peshq == un pesce == a fish | |||
# peshkatar, -i, -ë == un pescatore == a fisherman | |||
# për == per == for, about | |||
# peshë, -a, -a == peso == weight | |||
# picë, -a, -a == una pizza == a pizza | |||
# pikant, -i, -ë == piccante == spicy | |||
# piktor, -i, -ë == un pittore == a painter | |||
# pjatë, -a, -a == un piatto == a plate, a dish, a course (food) | |||
# proshutë, -a, -a == un prosciutto == a ham (also means bacon) | |||
# rezistencë, -a, -a == una resistenza == a resistance | |||
# salcë, -ë, -a == una salsa == a sauce | |||
# salsiçise, -ja, -e == una salsiccia == a sausage | |||
# sallatë, -a, -a == un'insalata == a salad | |||
# siguri, -a, - == una sicurezza == a security | |||
# skuadër, -ra, -ra == una squadra == a team | |||
# stilograf, -i, -ë == una penna stilografica == a fountain pen | |||
# tendencë, -a, -a == una tendenza == a tendency, trend | |||
# titull, -lli, -j == un titolo == a title | |||
# tortë, -a, -a == una torta == a cake | |||
# tradicional, -e == tradizionale == traditional | |||
# tren, -i, -a == un treno == a train | |||
# vazo, -ja, - == un vaso == a vaze | |||
# vilë, -a, -a == una villa == a villa | |||
=== Loan words for English speakers === | === Loan words for English speakers === | ||
# abuzim, -i, -e == an abuse | # abuzim, -i, -e == an abuse | ||
# abuzoj == to abuse | # abuzoj == to abuse | ||
# administrativ, -e == administrative | # administrativ, -e == administrative | ||
# admirim, -i == admiration | # admirim, -i == admiration | ||
# aeroplan, -i, -ë == an airplane | # aeroplan, -i, -ë == an airplane | ||
# aeroport, -i, -e == an airport | # aeroport, -i, -e == an airport | ||
# akademi, -a, - == an academy | # akademi, -a, - == an academy | ||
# aksident, -i, -e == an accident | # aksident, -i, -e == an accident | ||
# aktiv, -e == active | # aktiv, -e == active | ||
# aktivitet, -i, -e == an activity | # aktivitet, -i, -e == an activity | ||
# aktor, -i, -ë == an actor | # aktor, -i, -ë == an actor | ||
# akuzoj == to accuse | # akuzoj == to accuse | ||
# aleancë, -a, -a == an alliance | # aleancë, -a, -a == an alliance | ||
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# amerikan, -i, -ë == an American | # amerikan, -i, -ë == an American | ||
# amfiteatër, -ri, -ro == an amphitheater | # amfiteatër, -ri, -ro == an amphitheater | ||
# antik, -e == antique | # antik, -e == antique | ||
# antikitet, -i == antiquity | # antikitet, -i == antiquity | ||
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# apartament, -i, -e == an apartment | # apartament, -i, -e == an apartment | ||
# aplikacion, -i, -e == an application | # aplikacion, -i, -e == an application | ||
# arkeolog, -u, -ë == an archaeologist | # arkeolog, -u, -ë == an archaeologist | ||
# arkeologjik, -e == archaeological | # arkeologjik, -e == archaeological | ||
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# arrestim, -i, -e == an arrest | # arrestim, -i, -e == an arrest | ||
# arrestoj == to arrest | # arrestoj == to arrest | ||
# arrogant, -e == arrogant | # arrogant, -e == arrogant | ||
# artikull, -lli, -j == an article | # artikull, -lli, -j == an article | ||
# artist, -i, -ë == an artist | # artist, -i, -ë == an artist | ||
# artistik, -e == artistic | # artistik, -e == artistic | ||
# aspiratë, -a, -a == an aspiration | # aspiratë, -a, -a == an aspiration | ||
# atmosferë, -a, -a == an atmosphere | # atmosferë, -a, -a == an atmosphere | ||
# audiencë, -a, -a == an audience | # audiencë, -a, -a == an audience | ||
# autoritarist, -e == authoritarian | # autoritarist, -e == authoritarian | ||
# autoritet, -i, -ë == an authority | # autoritet, -i, -ë == an authority | ||
# balet, -i, -e == a ballet | # balet, -i, -e == a ballet | ||
# banane, -ia, -e == a banana | # banane, -ia, -e == a banana | ||
# bankë, -a, -a == a bank | # bankë, -a, -a == a bank | ||
# banknotë, -a, -a == a banknote | # banknotë, -a, -a == a banknote | ||
# barometër, -ri, -ra == a barometer | # barometër, -ri, -ra == a barometer | ||
# basketboll, -i == basketball | # basketboll, -i == basketball | ||
# basketbollist, -i, -ë == a baskeball player | # basketbollist, -i, -ë == a baskeball player | ||
# bazë, -ë, -a == a base | # bazë, -ë, -a == a base | ||
# biznesmen, -i, -ë == a businessman | # biznesmen, -i, -ë == a businessman | ||
# bllokoj == to block | # bllokoj == to block | ||
# blu == blue | # blu == blue | ||
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# brokoli == broccoli | # brokoli == broccoli | ||
# bunker, -i, -ë == a bunker | # bunker, -i, -ë == a bunker | ||
# celular, -e == cellular | # celular, -e == cellular | ||
# ceremoni, -a, - == a ceremony | # ceremoni, -a, - == a ceremony | ||
# çek, -ku, -qe == a check (payment instrument) | |||
# cikël, -li, -le == a cycle | # cikël, -li, -le == a cycle | ||
# datë, -a, -a == a date (time) | # datë, -a, -a == a date (time) | ||
# datoj == to date (time) | # datoj == to date (time) | ||
# debat, -i, -e == a debate | # debat, -i, -e == a debate | ||
# dekade, -ë, -a == a decade | # dekade, -ë, -a == a decade | ||
# deklaroj == to declare | # deklaroj == to declare | ||
# dentar, -e == dental | # dentar, -e == dental | ||
# dentist, -i, -ë == a dentist | # dentist, -i, -ë == a dentist | ||
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# dialekt, -i, -e == a dialect | # dialekt, -i, -e == a dialect | ||
# dietë, -a, -a == a diet | # dietë, -a, -a == a diet | ||
# diplomat, -i, -ë == a diplomat | # diplomat, -i, -ë == a diplomat | ||
# disidencë, -a, -a == dissidence | # disidencë, -a, -a == dissidence | ||
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# domate, -ja, -e == a tomato | # domate, -ja, -e == a tomato | ||
# dominoj == to dominate | # dominoj == to dominate | ||
# editorial, -i, -e == an editorial | # editorial, -i, -e == an editorial | ||
# edukatë, -a == an education | # edukatë, -a == an education | ||
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# ekselencë, -a, -a == an excellence | # ekselencë, -a, -a == an excellence | ||
# ekskursion, -i, -e == an excursion | # ekskursion, -i, -e == an excursion | ||
# ekzekutues, -e == executive | # ekzekutues, -e == executive | ||
# elegant, -e == elegant | # elegant, -e == elegant | ||
# elektricitet, -i == electricity | # elektricitet, -i == electricity | ||
# elektronik, -e == electronic | # elektronik, -e == electronic | ||
# elitë, -a, -a == an elite | # elitë, -a, -a == an elite | ||
# emigrim, -i, -e == an emigration | # emigrim, -i, -e == an emigration | ||
# estetik, -e == aesthetic | |||
# estetik, -e == aesthetic | |||
# i famshëm, e famshme == famous | # i famshëm, e famshme == famous | ||
# favor, -i, -e == a favour | # favor, -i, -e == a favour | ||
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# fenomen, -i, -e == a phenomenon | # fenomen, -i, -e == a phenomenon | ||
# festival, -i, -e == a festival | # festival, -i, -e == a festival | ||
# fibër, -ra, -ra == a fiber | # fibër, -ra, -ra == a fiber | ||
# filëte, -a, -a == a fillet | # filëte, -a, -a == a fillet | ||
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# finalizoj == to finalize | # finalizoj == to finalize | ||
# financier, -i, -ë == a financier | # financier, -i, -ë == a financier | ||
# firmë, -a, -a == a firm (business) | # firmë, -a, -a == a firm (business) | ||
# fleksibilitet, -i, -e (?) == a flexibility | # fleksibilitet, -i, -e (?) == a flexibility | ||
# formal, -e == formal | # formal, -e == formal | ||
# formë, -a, -a == a form, shape (paper or digital form is formular) | # formë, -a, -a == a form, shape (paper or digital form is formular) | ||
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# frutë, -a, -a == a fruit | # frutë, -a, -a == a fruit | ||
# furnizim, -i, -e == furnishing, supplies | # furnizim, -i, -e == furnishing, supplies | ||
# futboll, -i == football (soccer) | # futboll, -i == football (soccer) | ||
# galeri, -a, - == a gallery | # galeri, -a, - == a gallery | ||
# gest, -i, -e == a gesture | # gest, -i, -e == a gesture | ||
# | # gjerman, -i, -ë == German (nationality) | ||
# gjerman, -e == German (adj.) | |||
# gjigant, -e == gigantic | |||
# gjimnastikor, -i == gymnastic (adj.) | |||
# global, -e == global | # global, -e == global | ||
# glob, -i, -e == a globe | # glob, -i, -e == a globe | ||
# gradë, -a, -a == a grade, quality | # gradë, -a, -a == a grade, quality | ||
# grup, -i, -e == a group | # grup, -i, -e == a group | ||
# guvernator, -i, -ë == a governor | # guvernator, -i, -ë == a governor | ||
# hamburger, -i, -ë == a hamburger | # hamburger, -i, -ë == a hamburger | ||
# harmonik, -e == harmonic | # harmonik, -e == harmonic | ||
# heretik, -u, -ë == a heretic | # heretik, -u, -ë == a heretic | ||
# hero, -i, -nj == a hero | # hero, -i, -nj == a hero | ||
# hezitoj == to hesitate | # hezitoj == to hesitate | ||
# hibrid, -e == hybrid | # hibrid, -e == hybrid | ||
# himn, -i, -e == a hymn | # himn, -i, -e == a hymn | ||
# historik, -e == historical | # historik, -e == historical | ||
# holl, -i, -e == a hall | # holl, -i, -e == a hall | ||
# hotel, -i, -e == a hotel | # hotel, -i, -e == a hotel | ||
# identifikim, -i, -e == an identification | # identifikim, -i, -e == an identification | ||
# ikonografik, -e == iconographic | # ikonografik, -e == iconographic | ||
# imejl == email (also postë elektronike, email or e-mail) | # imejl == email (also postë elektronike, email or e-mail) | ||
# imponoj == to impose | # imponoj == to impose | ||
# inauguroj | # inauguroj == inaugurate | ||
# individual, -e == individual (adj.) | # individual, -e == individual (adj.) | ||
# industri, -a, -a == an industry | # industri, -a, -a == an industry | ||
# infeksion, -i, -e == an infection | # infeksion, -i, -e == an infection | ||
# informativ, -e == informative | # informativ, -e == informative | ||
# infrastrukturë, -a, -a == an infrastructure | # infrastrukturë, -a, -a == an infrastructure | ||
# inspiroj == to inspire | # inspiroj == to inspire | ||
# integrim, -i, -e == an integration | # integrim, -i, -e == an integration | ||
# instrument, -i, -e == an instrument | # instrument, -i, -e == an instrument | ||
# intensivisht == intensively | # intensivisht == intensively | ||
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# interpretim, -i, -e == an interpretation | # interpretim, -i, -e == an interpretation | ||
# interpretoj == to interpret | # interpretoj == to interpret | ||
# Itali, -a == Italy | # Itali, -a == Italy | ||
# italian, -e == Italian (adj.) | # italian, -e == Italian (adj.) | ||
# italian, -i, -ë == Italian (nationality | # italian, -i, -ë == Italian (nationality | ||
# itinerar, -i, -e == an itinerary | # itinerar, -i, -e == an itinerary | ||
# janar, -i == January | # janar, -i == January | ||
# ju == you | # ju == you | ||
# kamp, -i, -e == a a camp | # kamp, -i, -e == a a camp | ||
# kapital, -i, -e (?) == a capital | # kapital, -i, -e (?) == a capital | ||
# kaos, -i, -e == a chaos | # kaos, -i, -e == a chaos | ||
# karrierë, -ë, -a == a career | # karrierë, -ë, -a == a career | ||
# katalog, -u, -ë == a catalogue | # katalog, -u, -ë == a catalogue | ||
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# kitarist, -i, -ë == a guitarist | # kitarist, -i, -ë == a guitarist | ||
# kivi == a kiwi (fruit) | # kivi == a kiwi (fruit) | ||
# kler, -i, -e == a clergy | # kler, -i, -e == a clergy | ||
# klinikë, -a, -a == a clinic | # klinikë, -a, -a == a clinic | ||
# klon, -i, -e == a clone | # klon, -i, -e == a clone | ||
# klub, -i, -e == a club | # klub, -i, -e == a club | ||
# koleksion, -i, -e == a collection | # koleksion, -i, -e == a collection | ||
# koleksonoj == to collect | # koleksonoj == to collect | ||
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# koment, -i, -e == a comment | # koment, -i, -e == a comment | ||
# komision, -i, -e == a commission | # komision, -i, -e == a commission | ||
# komunal, -e == communal | # komunal, -e == communal | ||
# koncesion, -i, -e == a concession | # koncesion, -i, -e == a concession | ||
# konflikt, -i, -e == a conflict | # konflikt, -i, -e == a conflict | ||
# konsensual, -e == consensual | # konsensual, -e == consensual | ||
# kopjoj == to copy | # kopjoj == to copy | ||
# kolesterol, -i == a cholesterol | # kolesterol, -i == a cholesterol | ||
# kombinim, -i, -e == a combination | # kombinim, -i, -e == a combination | ||
# kompani, -a, - == a company | # kompani, -a, - == a company | ||
# kompjuter, -i, -a == a computer | # kompjuter, -i, -a == a computer | ||
# kompresë, -a, -a == a compress | # kompresë, -a, -a == a compress | ||
# komunitet, -i, -e == a community | # komunitet, -i, -e == a community | ||
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# konsideroj == to consider | # konsideroj == to consider | ||
# konsull, -lli, -j == a consul | # konsull, -lli, -j == a consul | ||
# konsumoj == to consume | # konsumoj == to consume | ||
# kontaktoj == to contact | # kontaktoj == to contact | ||
# kontrolloj == to control, inspect, examine | # kontrolloj == to control, inspect, examine | ||
# kontroll, -i, -e == a control, check | # kontroll, -i, -e == a control, check | ||
# kopje, -a, -e == a copy | # kopje, -a, -e == a copy | ||
# korrespondoj == to correspond | # korrespondoj == to correspond | ||
# korrigjoj == to correct | # korrigjoj == to correct | ||
# korrupsion, -i, -e == a corruption | # korrupsion, -i, -e == a corruption | ||
# krap, -i, krep == a carp | # krap, -i, krep == a carp | ||
# kreativitet, -i, -e == a creativity | # kreativitet, -i, -e == a creativity | ||
# krim, -i, -e == a crime | # krim, -i, -e == a crime | ||
# kritikë, -a, -a == a critique | # kritikë, -a, -a == a critique | ||
# kritikoj == to critisize | # kritikoj == to critisize | ||
# kualifikoj == to qualify | # kualifikoj == to qualify | ||
# kult, -i, -e == a cult | # kult, -i, -e == a cult | ||
# kupë, -a, -a == a cup | # kupë, -a, -a == a cup | ||
# kurs, -i, -e == a course (studying or exchange rate) | # kurs, -i, -e == a course (studying or exchange rate) | ||
# letër, -ra, -ra == a letter, a card | # letër, -ra, -ra == a letter, a card | ||
# lider == a leader | # lider == a leader | ||
# litër, -ri, -ra == a liter | # litër, -ri, -ra == a liter | ||
# mafie, -a, -a == a mafia | # mafie, -a, -a == a mafia | ||
# magnet == a magnet | # magnet == a magnet | ||
# marshoj == to march | # marshoj == to march | ||
# material, -i, -e == material | # material, -i, -e == material | ||
# medalje, -, - == a medal | # medalje, -, - == a medal | ||
# menaxher, -i, -ë == a manager | # menaxher, -i, -ë == a manager | ||
# madhësti, -a == majesty, grandiosity | |||
# marksist, -e == marxist | # marksist, -e == marxist | ||
# menaxhoj == to manage | # menaxhoj == to manage | ||
# mentalitet, -i, -e == a mentality | # mentalitet, -i, -e == a mentality | ||
# meritoj == to merit | # meritoj == to merit | ||
# militant, -e == militant | # militant, -e == militant | ||
# mineral == mineral | # mineral == mineral | ||
# ministër, -ri, -ra = a minister | # ministër, -ri, -ra = a minister | ||
# Ministri, -a, - == a ministry | # Ministri, -a, - == a ministry | ||
# mister, -i, -e == a mystery | # mister, -i, -e == a mystery | ||
# model, -i, -e == a model | # model, -i, -e == a model | ||
# modern, -e == modern | # modern, -e == modern | ||
# moment, -i, -e == a moment | # moment, -i, -e == a moment | ||
# monument, -i, -e == a monument | # monument, -i, -e == a monument | ||
# mozaik, -i, -ë == a mosaic | # mozaik, -i, -ë == a mosaic | ||
# i multilateralizëm, e -me == multilateralism | # i multilateralizëm, e -me == multilateralism | ||
# muzikë, -a == music | # muzikë, -a == music | ||
# nostalgji, -a, -të == a nostalgy | # nostalgji, -a, -të == a nostalgy | ||
# oksigjen, -i, -e == oxygen | # oksigjen, -i, -e == oxygen | ||
# opinion, -i, -e == an opinion (also mendim) | # opinion, -i, -e == an opinion (also mendim) | ||
# opozitë, -a, -a == an opposition | # opozitë, -a, -a == an opposition | ||
# pako, -ja, - == a pack, packet, parcel | # pako, -ja, - == a pack, packet, parcel | ||
# parlament, -i, -e == a parliament | # parlament, -i, -e == a parliament | ||
# park, -ku, -qe == a park | # park, -ku, -qe == a park | ||
# parti, -a, -të == a party (political) | # parti, -a, -të == a party (political) | ||
# pasagjer, -i, -e == a passenger | # pasagjer, -i, -e == a passenger | ||
# pasionant, -e == passionate | # pasionant, -e == passionate | ||
# patriotik, -e == patriotic | # patriotik, -e == patriotic | ||
# periferi, -a, -të == a periphery | # periferi, -a, -të == a periphery | ||
# periudhë, -a, -a == a period | # periudhë, -a, -a == a period | ||
# ping-pong == ping-pong, table tennis | # ping-pong == ping-pong, table tennis | ||
# piper, -i == pepper (table spice) | # piper, -i == pepper (table spice) | ||
# piramidë, -ë, -a == a pyramid | # piramidë, -ë, -a == a pyramid | ||
# pjek == to bake | # pjek == to bake | ||
# plan, -i, -e == a plan | # plan, -i, -e == a plan | ||
# planet, -i, -e == a planet | # planet, -i, -e == a planet | ||
# pluralizëm, -mi == a pluralism | # pluralizëm, -mi == a pluralism | ||
# poet, -i, -ë == a poet | # poet, -i, -ë == a poet | ||
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# polifoni, -a, - == a polyphony | # polifoni, -a, - == a polyphony | ||
# populist, -e == populist | # populist, -e == populist | ||
# popullor, -e == popular | # popullor, -e == popular | ||
# porcelan, -i == porcelain | # porcelan, -i == porcelain | ||
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# postë, -a, -a == mail, post office post | # postë, -a, -a == mail, post office post | ||
# potencial, -i, -e == a potential | # potencial, -i, -e == a potential | ||
# pragmatik, -e == pragmatic | # pragmatik, -e == pragmatic | ||
# pragmatizëm, -mi, -ma == a pragmatism | # pragmatizëm, -mi, -ma == a pragmatism | ||
# prestigjoz -e == prestigious | # prestigjoz -e == prestigious | ||
# prill, -i == April | # prill, -i == April | ||
# proces, -i, -e == a process | # proces, -i, -e == a process | ||
# puloverë, -a, -a == a pullover, a sweater | # puloverë, -a, -a == a pullover, a sweater | ||
# qendër, -a, -a == a center | # qendër, -a, -a == a center | ||
# radio, -ja, - == a radio | # radio, -ja, - == a radio | ||
# raketë, -a, -a == a rocket | # raketë, -a, -a == a rocket | ||
# raport, -i, -e == a report | # raport, -i, -e == a report | ||
# raund, -i, -e == a round | # raund, -i, -e == a round | ||
# reagoj == to react | # reagoj == to react | ||
# recesion, -i, -e == a recession | # recesion, -i, -e == a recession | ||
# recital, -i, -e == a recital | # recital, -i, -e == a recital | ||
# religjioz, -e == religious | # religjioz, -e == religious | ||
# replikoj == to replicate | # replikoj == to replicate | ||
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# rezolutë, -a, -a == a resolution | # rezolutë, -a, -a == a resolution | ||
# rival, -i, -ë == a rival | # rival, -i, -ë == a rival | ||
# i,e saktë == exact | # i,e saktë == exact | ||
# sandale == sandals | |||
# sandale | |||
# sanduiç, -i, -ë == a sandwich | # sanduiç, -i, -ë == a sandwich | ||
# sanksion, -i, -e == a sanction | # sanksion, -i, -e == a sanction | ||
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# sekt, -i, -e == a sect | # sekt, -i, -e == a sect | ||
# sektor, -i, -ë == a sector | # sektor, -i, -ë == a sector | ||
# semestër, -ri, -ra == a semester | # semestër, -ri, -ra == a semester | ||
# seminar, -i, -e == a seminar | # seminar, -i, -e == a seminar | ||
# sezon, -i, -e == a season | # sezon, -i, -e == a season | ||
# | # shkollë, -a, -a == a school | ||
# shtet, -i, -e == a state, country | # shtet, -i, -e == a state, country | ||
# simbolik, -e == symbolic, very cheap | # simbolik, -e == symbolic, very cheap | ||
# simptomë, -a, -a == a symptom | # simptomë, -a, -a == a symptom | ||
# sinjal, -i, -e == a signal | # sinjal, -i, -e == a signal | ||
# i,e sinqertë == sincere | # i,e sinqertë == sincere | ||
# situatë, -a, -a == a situation, condition | # situatë, -a, -a == a situation, condition | ||
# skemë, -a, -a == a scheme | # skemë, -a, -a == a scheme | ||
# skizm, -i, -a == a schism | # skizm, -i, -a == a schism | ||
# social, -e == social | # social, -e == social | ||
# solemn, -e == solemn, gala | # solemn, -e == solemn, gala | ||
# specifikë, -a, -a == a specific feature | # specifikë, -a, -a == a specific feature | ||
# spektakël, -li, -le == a spectacle | # spektakël, -li, -le == a spectacle | ||
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# sporadik, -e == sporadic | # sporadik, -e == sporadic | ||
# staf, -i, -e == a staff | # staf, -i, -e == a staff | ||
# statut, -i, -e == a statute | # statut, -i, -e == a statute | ||
# sukses, -i, -e == success | # sukses, -i, -e == success | ||
# stomak, -u, -ë == a stomach | # stomak, -u, -ë == a stomach | ||
# stres, -i == stress | # stres, -i == stress | ||
# studioj == to study | # studioj == to study | ||
# taksi, -a, - == a taxi | # taksi, -a, - == a taxi | ||
# tekst, -i, -e == a text | # tekst, -i, -e == a text | ||
# telefon, -i, -a == a telephone | # telefon, -i, -a == a telephone | ||
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# tender, -i, -ë == a tender | # tender, -i, -ë == a tender | ||
# terapi == a therapy | # terapi == a therapy | ||
# terror, -i, -e == a terror | # terror, -i, -e == a terror | ||
# totalitar, -e == totalitarian | # totalitar, -e == totalitarian | ||
# torturë, -a, -a == torture | # torturë, -a, -a == torture | ||
# trafikant, -i, -ë == a trafficker | # trafikant, -i, -ë == a trafficker | ||
# trafikim, -i, -e == a trafficking | # trafikim, -i, -e == a trafficking | ||
# trajtim, -i, -e == a treatment | # trajtim, -i, -e == a treatment | ||
# transferim, -i, -e == a transfer | # transferim, -i, -e == a transfer | ||
# turist, -i, -ë == a tourist | # turist, -i, -ë == a tourist | ||
# turistik, -e == touristic | # turistik, -e == touristic | ||
# unik, -e == unique | # unik, -e == unique | ||
# vaksinë, -a, -a == a vaccine | # vaksinë, -a, -a == a vaccine | ||
# vanilje, -a == vanilla | # vanilje, -a == vanilla | ||
# variant, -i, -e == a variant, variation | # variant, -i, -e == a variant, variation | ||
# vëllim, -i, -e == volume | # vëllim, -i, -e == volume | ||
# viktimë, -a, -a == a victim | # viktimë, -a, -a == a victim | ||
# vitaminë, -a, -a == a vitamin | # vitaminë, -a, -a == a vitamin | ||
# vizitoj == to visit | # vizitoj == to visit | ||
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# votë, -a, -a == a vote | # votë, -a, -a == a vote | ||
# votim, -i, -e == a voting | # votim, -i, -e == a voting | ||
# xhaketë, -a, -a == a jacket | # xhaketë, -a, -a == a jacket | ||
# xhinse == jeans, denim | # xhinse == jeans, denim | ||
# zero == zero | # zero == zero | ||
# zonë, -a, -a == zone, area, region | # zonë, -a, -a == zone, area, region | ||
=== Loan words for Swedish speakers / Lån ord för svensktalande === | === Loan words for Swedish speakers / Lån ord för svensktalande === | ||
# fabrikë == en fabrik | # fabrikë == en fabrik - a factory | ||
# konkurrencë == en konkurrens | # konkurrencë == en konkurrens - competition (market) | ||
# natë, -e, net == en natt | # natë, -e, net == en natt - a night. | ||
# provë, -a, -a == ett prov == a test, experiment, fitting | # provë, -a, -a == ett prov == a test, experiment, fitting | ||
# provoj == prova == to try | # provoj == prova == to try | ||
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# kolltuk, -u, kolltuqe == koltuk == armchair, seat | # kolltuk, -u, kolltuqe == koltuk == armchair, seat | ||
# osman, -e == Osmanlı == ottoman | # osman, -e == Osmanlı == ottoman | ||
# para, - | # para, -, -të == para == a money | ||
# sulltan, -i, -ë == sultan == a sultan | # sulltan, -i, -ë == sultan == a sultan | ||
# sheqer, -i == şeker == sugar | # sheqer, -i == şeker == sugar | ||
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=== Loan words for German speakers === | === Loan words for German speakers === | ||
* mensë, -a, -a == die Mensa == a school cafeteria, a cantine | * mensë, -a, -a == die Mensa == a school cafeteria, a cantine | ||
=== Loan words for Latin speakers === | === Loan words for Latin speakers === | ||
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=== Loan words for Spanish speakers === | === Loan words for Spanish speakers === | ||
# telenovelë, -a, -a == una telenovela == a soap opera | # telenovelë, -a, -a == una telenovela == a soap opera | ||
=== False friends === | === False friends === | ||
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== Albanian TV == | == Albanian TV == | ||
* https://albanian.tv/ offers streaming of many of the popular Albanian TV channels. It often works | * https://albanian.tv/ offers streaming of many of the popular Albanian TV channels. It often works but occasionally the streams have trouble playing out without intermittent interruptions. | ||
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