varkë
The Albanian word for boat is varkë.
varkë is a noun used to refer to a water craft or vessel.
Meaning: water craft (noun)
Did you know?
- The word varkë is actually a linguistic traveler that shares its roots with the English word 'bark' and the Latin 'barca'.
- The word varkë is also used metaphorically in some Albanian poetic contexts to describe a person's journey through life.
- While varkë is a general term, Albanian speakers often use the word anije when they are referring to much larger ships or ocean liners.
Examples in context
- Unë shoh një varkë në horizont.I see a boat on the horizon.
- Jemi duke shkuar me anijen e babit për në plazh.We are going to the beach with my dad's boat.
- Varkë e vogël.A small boat.
- Ajo ka një varkë të re.She has a new boat.
Example conversation
Klodian and Elira are standing by the shore of a lake.
- KlodianShiko, Elira, një varkë e bukur!Look, Elira, a beautiful boat!
- EliraA është varkë për qira?Is it a rental boat?
- KlodianPo, mendoj se po.Yes, I think so.
- EliraLe ta marrim atë varkë tani.Let's take that boat now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries varkë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
