blu
/ˈblu/
The English word blue can be translated into Albanian as blu or kaltër.
Meaning: blue-coloured (adj)
Ways to say it
| Albanian | IPA |
|---|---|
| blu | /ˈblu/ |
| kaltër | [ˈkaltəɾ] (narrow) |
kaltër can also be used to refer to the color 'azure'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using kaltër as an adjective to describe a noun, it often takes the form të kaltër in many syntactic constructions. Additionally, the related noun form kaltërt is used to refer to the color itself.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈblu/
Did you know?
- Despite its current meaning of 'blue', the word kaltër actually traces its roots back to a word for 'yellow'. It originally referred to the color of a marigold flower.
- The shift of kaltër from meaning yellow to meaning blue is a rare example of a complete color-term flip in a language's history.
Examples in context
- Balena e madhe blu është gjallesa më e madhe që jeton.The great blue whale is the largest animal to have ever existed.This sentence is useful for seeing the use of blu.Tatoeba #2942797 by Ylberi, translation #2942799 by Ylberi
- Mili ka sy të kaltërt.Millie's got blue eyes.This sentence is useful for seeing the use of kaltër.Tatoeba #11074124 by janTuki, translation #11055876 by sundown
- Millie ka sy të kaltër.Millie has blue eyes.Tatoeba #3518972 by aln, translation #3173255 by CN
- Kjo vazo ka një ngjyrë të bukur blu.This vase has a beautiful blue color.
- Ajo ka sytë të blu.She has blue eyes.
Example conversation
Arjana and Alban are looking at a new car.
- ArjanaA më pëlqen kjo makinë blu.I like this blue car.
- AlbanVërtet, ngjyra blu është shumë e bukur.True, the blue color is very beautiful.
- ArjanaA mendon se është shumë e nxezë?Do you think it is too bright?
- AlbanJo, kjo blu duket shumë elegante.No, this blue looks very elegant.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blue” translations and entries blu, kaltër, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blu, kaltër, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
