mashtrues
The Albanian word for cheater is mashtrues.
The term mashtrues refers to a person who cheats or deceives others.
Meaning: someone who cheats (noun)
Which one should you use?
While mashtrues is the standard term for a cheater, the word Hajdut is often used informally to describe someone who cheats or deceives, even though its primary meaning is thief.
Did you know?
- The word mashtrues can be used to describe a magician or an illusionist. This is because the root verb mashtroj means to trick or mislead, much like performing a magic trick.
- The informal term hajdut is used to describe a cheater but is historically rooted in the 'brigands' and outlaws of the Balkan highlands.
- If you call a romantic partner a mashtrues, you are describing a manipulator rather than a person being unfaithful. For actual infidelity, Albanians use the much more serious word tradhtor, which implies a deep betrayal of trust.
Examples in context
- Ai është një mashtrues i madh.He is a big cheater.
- Ai u zbulua si mashtrues.He was exposed as a cheater.
Example conversation
Dritan and Tea are discussing a dishonest game player.
- DritanAi fitoi lojën duke lëvizur kartat.He won the game by moving the cards.
- TeaVërtet? Ai është mashtrues!Really? He is a cheater!
- DritanPo, nuk mund t'i besojmë më.Yes, we cannot trust him anymore.
- TeaNuk do të luaj më me të.I will not play with him again.
