vlerësoj
To appreciate in Albanian is vlerësoj.
The verb vlerësoj is used when you want to express that you appreciate or value something. It is distinct from the verb used to specifically thank a person, focusing instead on the act of valuing a quality or action.
Meaning: to be grateful for something (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The verb vlerësoj is derived from the noun vlerë, meaning value and it literally means to assign value or to assess.
Which one should you use?
While vlerësoj means to appreciate or value something, the verb falënderoj is the specific word used to say to thank.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the present tense, the form vlerësoj can mean both "I appreciate" and the infinitive "to appreciate" depending on the context.
Did you know?
- If you accidentally use vlerësoj instead of falënderoj when someone gives you a gift, you might sound like you are performing a technical assessment of the gift rather than being thankful.
- The verb vlerësoj can be used in a way that sounds like a financial auditor is speaking, as it can mean 'to assess' or 'to appraise' in a commercial context.
- The noun at the heart of the verb, vlerë, is used for everything from the price of a product to the moral character of a human being.
Examples in context
- E vlerësoj përkushtimin tënd.I appreciate your candor.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use vlerësoj to express appreciation for someone's dedication.Tatoeba #2942709 by Ylberi, translation #1933591 by CK
- Ju falënderoj për ndihmënI thank you for your help.
- Jam i mirënjohshëm për kohën tuajI am grateful for your time.
- Unë e vlerësoj shumë këtë dhuratë.I appreciate this gift very much.
Example conversation
Klodian and Elira are talking at a cafe after a long day.
- KlodianFaleminderit që erdhe sot, Elira.Thank you for coming today, Elira.
- EliraNuk ka përse, Klodian.No problem, Klodian.
- KlodianUnë e vlerësoj shumë shoqërinë tënde.I appreciate your company very much.
- EliraEdhe unë e vlerësoj kohën me ty.I appreciate the time with you, too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
