Discover the Albanian Language
Mos u ndal ëndrrat nuk ecin vetë!
Don't stop-dreams do not walk on their own!
About the Albanian Language
Albanian (Shqip) isn’t just spoken—it’s lived. With roots deeper than empires and a spirit that’s never broken, it stands alone in the world of languages—unique, resilient, and alive.
Spoken across Albania, Kosovo, and beyond, it carries the soul of a people who’ve kept it burning through centuries of silence. Two dialects—Gheg and Tosk—one unshakable voice.
Its alphabet sings with 36 letters. Its words echo with history. And in every greeting, there’s mikpritja—the warmth that defines us.
Albanian endures. Albanian inspires. Albanian welcomes.
Why Learn Albanian?
Learning Albanian opens a door to a vibrant culture steeped in history, music, and tradition. Here’s why it’s worth your time:
- Connect with People: Saying *Përshëndetje* or *Selam* builds instant bonds with Albanians, known for their warmth and generosity.
- Explore Heritage: From ancient Illyrian roots to modern literature, Albanian unlocks a rich tapestry of stories and traditions.
- Travel with Ease: Navigate Albania’s stunning Adriatic coast or Kosovo’s historic sites with confidence, using phrases like *Si jeni?* to spark conversations.
- Unique Challenge: As a linguistic outlier, Albanian offers a rewarding puzzle for language enthusiasts, with sounds like *gj* and *q* that intrigue and delight.
- Global Community: Join a diaspora spanning Europe and beyond, sharing *mikpritja* through language.
Whether you’re drawn to the rhythm of Albanian folk songs or the chance to greet someone with *Mirëdita*, learning Albanian is a journey of connection and discovery.
The Albanian Alphabet
A
/a/
ari /ˈa.ri/ (bear)
Like "father" in English
B
/b/
baba /ˈba.ba/ (father)
Like "boy" in English
C
/ts/
caj /tsaj/ (tea)
Like "cats" in English
Ç
/tʃ/
çokollatë /tʃo.koˈɫa.tə/ (chocolate)
Like "church" in English
D
/d/
ditë /ˈdi.tə/ (day)
Like "dog" in English
DH
/ð/
dhe /ðe/ (and)
Like "this" in English
E
/ɛ/
era /ˈɛ.ra/ (wind)
Like "bed" in English
Ë
/ə/
më /mə/ (more)
Like "about" in English
F
/f/
fjalë /ˈfja.lə/ (word)
Like "fish" in English
G
/ɡ/
gota /ˈɡo.ta/ (glass)
Like "go" in English
GJ
/ɟ/
gjelbër /ˈɟɛɫ.bər/ (green)
Like soft "d" in "dune"
H
/h/
hënë /ˈhə.nə/ (moon)
Like "hat" in English
I
/i/
im /im/ (my)
Like "see" in English
J
/j/
jeta /ˈjɛ.ta/ (life)
Like "yes" in English
K
/k/
kalë /ˈka.lə/ (horse)
Like "cat" in English
L
/l/
lumë /ˈlu.mə/ (river)
Like "love" in English
LL
/ɫ/
llak /ɫak/ (lacquer)
Like dark "l" in "full"
M
/m/
motër /ˈmo.tər/ (sister)
Like "man" in English
N
/n/
natë /ˈna.tə/ (night)
Like "no" in English
NJ
/ɲ/
njeri /ˈɲɛ.ri/ (person)
Like "n" in "canyon"
O
/o/
ora /ˈo.ra/ (clock)
Like "core" in English
P
/p/
punë /ˈpu.nə/ (work)
Like "pen" in English
Q
/c/
qiell /cɛɫ/ (sky)
Like sharp "k" in "cute"
R
/ɾ/
rosë /ˈɾo.sə/ (duck)
Like tapped "r" in "butter"
RR
/r/
rrotë /ˈrro.tə/ (wheel)
Like trilled "r" in Spanish
S
/s/
sot /sot/ (today)
Like "sun" in English
SH
/ʃ/
shok /ʃok/ (friend)
Like "she" in English
T
/t/
tokë /ˈto.kə/ (earth)
Like "top" in English
TH
/θ/
thoni /ˈθo.ni/ (nail)
Like "think" in English
U
/u/
ujë /ˈu.jə/ (water)
Like "moon" in English
V
/v/
vesh /vɛʃ/ (ear)
Like "voice" in English
X
/dz/
xhaxha /ˈdza.dza/ (uncle)
Like "adze" in English
XH
/dʒ/
xhiro /ˈdʒi.ro/ (stroll)
Like "judge" in English
Y
/y/
yll /yɫ/ (star)
Like German "ü" in "füllen"
Z
/z/
zero /ˈzɛ.ro/ (zero)
Like "zoo" in English
ZH
/ʒ/
zhurmë /ˈʒur.mə/ (noise)
Like "measure" in English
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