madh
/mað/
The English word 'big' is translated into Albanian as madh.
madh is used to describe something of a great size, similar to the English word 'large'.
Meaning: of a great size (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The base form madh is used with masculine or neuter nouns. However, when the adjective follows a definite noun, it must change. It takes the form të madh for masculine or të madhe for feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/mað/
Did you know?
- The Albanian word madh shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'much'. Both descend from the same Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'great' or 'large'.
- In Albanian, the concept of 'big' often doubles as a way to describe someone who is older, such as a 'big brother' being the elder sibling.
- The term të madh can be used to describe a person of great wisdom or prestige, functioning as a title of respect rather than a comment on their height.
Examples in context
- Prindërit e Tomit jetojnë në një shtëpi të madhe.Tom's parents live in a big house.This sentence shows how to use the form madh to describe a house.Tatoeba #6983103 by aln, translation #6963239 by CK
- Ky është një qytet i madhThis is a big city
Example conversation
Elira and Dritan are discussing a piece of furniture.
- EliraA blerë Dritan një tavolinë të madhe?Did Dritan buy a big table?
- DritanPo, ajo është shumë madh.Yes, it is very big.
- EliraA hyn ajo në dhomën tonë?Does it fit in our room?
- DritanMendoj se po, ka hapësirë.I think so, there is space.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “big” translations and entries madh, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries madh, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
