borzilok
/bɔɾziˈlɔk/
The Albanian word for basil is borzilok.
Meaning: herb (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/bɔɾziˈlɔk/
Did you know?
- The word borzilok is a linguistic relative of the word 'basilica', which refers to a large public building or a type of church.
- In traditional Albanian medicine, borzilok was historically used not just for cooking but as a remedy for digestive issues.
- The word borzilok is a loanword from Macedonian, showing how botanical terms traveled across Balkan borders.
Examples in context
- Më pëlqen aroma e borzilokut.I like the aroma of basil.
- A mund të më japësh pak borzilok?Can you give me some basil?
- Kjo sallatë ka shumë borzilok.This salad has a lot of basil.
Example conversation
Ervin and Arjana are cooking dinner together.
- ErvinArjana, ku është borziloku?Arjana, where is the basil?
- ArjanaËshtë mbi tavolinë, Ervin.It is on the table, Ervin.
- ErvinFaleminderit, do e vendos në pica.Thank you, I will put it on the pizzas.
- ArjanaDo të shijojnë shumë!They will taste great!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry borzilok, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
