gjimbajtëse
feminine
The English word 'bra' is translated into Albanian as gjimbajtëse or sutienë. If unsure, use gjimbajtëse.
Meaning: brassiere (noun)
Ways to say it
| Albanian | Note |
|---|---|
| gjimbajtëse | feminine |
| sutienë | feminine |
Both words refer to a brassiere. Gjimbajtëse serves as a descriptive term, while sutienë is a widely used noun for the garment.
Which one should you use?
Sutienë is a loanword from the French soutien-gorge and is very common in everyday speech. In contrast, gjimbajtëse is a more formal or descriptive way to name the item.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Sutienë is the standard choice for common, everyday conversation. Gjimbajtëse is a more formal or technical term often found in literature or formal descriptions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word sutienë remains the same in its plural form: sutienë.
Did you know?
- The word gjimbajtëse is built by combining parts of the language that describe 'what it holds' or 'what it keeps' rather than what the object is.
- If you were reading a high-end fashion catalogue in Albanian, you would more likely encounter the term gjimbajtëse than the common sutienë.
- Because sutienë is treated as a native noun, it follows Albanian phonetic patterns despite its French origins.
Examples in context
- Kjo gjimbajtëse është shumë e rehatshme.This bra is very comfortable.
- A mund të më ndihmosh me këtë gjimbajtëse?Can you help me with this bra?
Example conversation
Klodian and Tea are shopping at a clothing store.
- KlodianTea, a gjete gjimbajtëse të madh?Tea, did you find a large bra?
- TeaJo, nuk gjeta madhësinë time.No, I didn't find my size.
- KlodianLe të pyesim shitësin për një gjimbajtëse tjetër.Let's ask the seller for another bra.
- TeaPo, është ide e mirë.Yes, that's a good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bra” translations and entries sutienë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
