i fryrë
The English word 'bloated' is translated into Albanian as i fryrë.
i fryrë is used to describe someone or something that is swollen with fluid or gas. Outside of a medical sense, it is also the standard word used to describe objects that are 'inflated', such as a balloon.
Meaning: swollen with fluid or gas (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word i fryrë comes from the past participle fryrë, which is derived from the verb fryj, meaning 'to blow' or 'to inflate'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective takes the form të fryrë when describing plural nouns in the indefinite form.
Did you know?
- In Albanian, if a person is described as i fryrë in a slang context, it can refer to someone who has suddenly become wealthy and is now showing off.
- Because i fryrë also means 'inflated', it is the standard term used in Albanian for 'inflated prices' (çmime të fryra) during economic discussions.
- The word fryrë can be used to describe the 'swelling' of a river during a flood, whereas English would typically use 'rising' or 'overflowing'.
Examples in context
- Barku im është i fryrë sot.My stomach is bloated today.
- Nuk ndihem mirë sepse jam i fryrë.I don't feel well because I am bloated.
Example conversation
Dritan and Elira are talking about their health after a large meal.
- DritanElira, ndjehem shumë i fryrë tani.Elira, I feel very bloated now.
- EliraKemi ngrënë shumë bukë, Dritan.We ate too much bread, Dritan.
- DritanPo, stomaku im është i fryrë.Yes, my stomach is bloated.
- EliraPi pak ujë me limon.Drink some water with lemon.
