bythë
The English word 'bum' translates to Albanian as bythë.
bythë refers to the buttocks.
Meaning: informal: butt(ocks) specifically (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
bythë is a vulgar or highly informal term, similar to the English word 'ass'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the word is bytha. When you are referring to a specific butt, the noun takes the definite suffix -n, resulting in bythën.
Did you know?
- Even though it is an informal term, bythë shares an ancient ancestor with the Sanskrit word 'budhna', which also means 'bottom'.
- While bythë is the literal term for the body part, Albanians often use a variety of euphemisms involving the word for 'back' to avoid the vulgarity of this specific term.
Examples in context
- Ai ka një bythë të madhe.He has a big butt.
Example conversation
Majlinda and Dritan are getting ready to go for a walk.
- MajlindaDritan, a ke ndonjë krem për bythën?Dritan, do you have any cream for my bum?
- DritanPo, pse të dhemb bytha?Yes, why does your bum hurt?
- MajlindaUla bythën mbi një thumë.I sat my bum on a nail.
- DritanO Zot, bëj kujdes herën tjetër!Oh God, be careful next time!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bythë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
