aneurizëm
The English word 'aneurysm' is translated into Albanian as aneurizëm.
The term refers to an abnormal, blood-filled swelling in a blood vessel.
Meaning: abnormal blood-filled swelling (noun)
Which one should you use?
The form aneurizmë is used in formal contexts.
Did you know?
- While an English speaker might say a blood vessel 'burst', an Albanian speaker is more likely to use the verb shpërtheu, which literally means 'exploded'.
- Outside of a clinic, Albanians may avoid the technical term aneurizëm entirely in favor of fryrje e enëve të gjakut, which describes the blood vessels as being 'inflated'.
- The term aneurizëm is categorized under the broader, everyday Albanian word shishje, which is used to describe any kind of 'bulge' or 'swelling'.
Examples in context
- Pacienti ka një aneurizmë të truritThe patient has a brain aneurysm
- Trajtimi i aneurizmës është i nevojshëmTreatment of aneurysm is necessary
- Punonjësi shëndetësor do t'ju japë më shumë informacion për aneurizmënThe healthcare provider will provide you with more information about aneurysm
- Mjeku konfirmoi një aneurizëm në trur.The doctor confirmed an aneurysm in the brain.
- Ajo u diagnostikua me një aneurizëm në aortë.She was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm.
Example conversation
Majlinda and Ervin are discussing a medical report.
- MajlindaErvin, shiko këtë raport mjekësor.Ervin, look at this medical report.
- ErvinÇfarë thotë? A është diçka serioze?What does it say? Is it something serious?
- MajlindaPo, thotë se ai ka një aneurizëm.Yes, it says that he has an aneurysm.
- ErvinKjo është shumë shqetësuese.This is very worrying.
