anemi
The English word 'anemia' can be translated into Albanian as anemi or pagjakësia.
Meaning: medical condition with decreased oxygen transport (noun)
Ways to say it
| Albanian |
|---|
| anemi |
| pagjakësia |
Both terms refer to the medical condition characterized by a decreased ability to transport oxygen in the blood. You may also hear people refer to this condition informally as Gjaku i dobët, which literally means 'weak blood'.
What does it mean word for word?
The term pagjakësia is built from the root gjak, meaning 'blood' and literally translates to 'the state of being blood-deficient'.
Which one should you use?
anemi is a loanword used primarily in medical contexts, whereas pagjakësia is the native Albanian term for the condition.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word anemi is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The Albanian word pagjakësia is structurally distinct from the Greek-rooted terms used in most other European languages to describe the same condition.
- In rural areas, a person suffering from anemia might be described as i zbelet në fytyrë, which refers to the face 'bleaching' rather than just becoming pale.
- If you describe someone as having gjak të dobët, you are not just describing a medical condition, but you are using a metaphor that implies a lack of vitality or stamina.
Examples in context
- Mjeku më ka informuar se kam anemi.The doctor informed me that I have anemia.
- Ai ka një anemi të lehtë.He has a mild anemia.
- Anemia mund të shkaktojë lodhje.Anemia can cause fatigue.
- Doktori konfirmoi se ka anemi.The doctor confirmed that she has anemia.
Example conversation
Majlinda and Alban are discussing her recent blood test results.
- MajlindaAlban, rezultatet e analizave dolën sot.Alban, the test results came back today.
- AlbanÇfarë tha mjeku, Majlinda?What did the doctor say, Majlinda?
- MajlindaTha që kam anemi dhe duhet të ha më shumë hekur.He said I have anemia and should eat more iron.
- AlbanAtëherë do të blejmë më shumë spinaq.Then we will buy more spinach.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anemia” translations and entries anemi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
