tullac
/tuˈɫat͡s/
The English word "bald" is translated into Albanian as tullac.
The term is an adjective used to describe someone having little or no hair.
Meaning: having little or no hair (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form tullac changes to tullace when describing a female.
How do you pronounce it?
/tuˈɫats/
Did you know?
- In Albanian, describing someone as tullac can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe a surface that is completely smooth or stripped bare.
- The word tullac is built from the root tollë, which specifically refers to a 'bald spot' rather than the state of being completely hairless.
- In many Albanian-speaking regions, calling someone a tullac can be a playful or affectionate way to tease a friend, rather than a purely descriptive or insulting term.
Examples in context
- Babai im është tullac.My father is bald.
- Një burrë tullac po ecën.A bald man is walking.
Example conversation
Elira and Klodian are talking about a new coworker.
- EliraA e ke parë kolegun e ri?Have you seen the new colleague?
- KlodianPo, ai është tullac.Yes, he is bald.
- EliraPo, e mbaj mend.Yes, I remember him.
- KlodianAi duket shumë miqësor.He looks very friendly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bald” translations and entries tullac, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tullac, CC BY-SA 4.0.
