i keq
The Albanian word for bad is i keq.
i keq is used as an adjective to describe something as unfavorable or negative.
Meaning: unfavorable, negative (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase i keq is composed of the definite article i and the adjective keq (bad), literally meaning "the bad one".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must change its ending to e keqe when describing a feminine noun. Additionally, the form keq can function as an adverb meaning "badly" or "poorly".
Did you know?
- When someone says më vjen keq, they are not saying something is bad, but are instead expressing 'I am sorry'.
- In some contexts, keq can be used as an intensifier to mean 'very much' or 'greatly', such as in the phrase më mungon keq, meaning 'I miss you badly'.
- The word keq shares a distant ancestor with the Ancient Greek word kakós, which also means 'bad'.
Examples in context
- Nuk jam një njeri i keq.I'm not a bad person.This sentence illustrates how to use i keq to describe a person.Tatoeba #3100589 by ecorralest101, translation #2547722 by CK
- Të tregosh gënjeshtra është një zakon shumë i keq.Telling lies is a very bad habit.This sentence shows how to use i keq to describe a habit.Tatoeba #4731231 by hajenso, translation #65618 by CK
- Kjo situatë është shumë e keqe për të gjithë.This situation is very bad for everyone.
- Po ndjehem shumë keq për situatën.I feel really bad about the situation.
- Ky është një vend i keq për të qëndruar.This is a bad place to stay.
Example conversation
Ervin and Arjana are talking about the weather.
- ErvinKoha është shumë e keqe sot.The weather is very bad today.
- ArjanaPo, po bie shi i madh.Yes, it is raining heavily.
- ErvinËshtë një fillim i keq i ditës.It is a bad start to the day.
- ArjanaMos u shqetëso, do të përmirësohet.Don't worry, it will get better.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bad” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries keq, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
