koriandër
The English word cilantro is translated into Albanian as koriandër.
koriandër refers to the leaves of the coriander plant.
Meaning: leaves of the coriander plant (noun)
Did you know?
- Unlike in American English where 'cilantro' refers to the leaves and 'coriander' to the seeds, Albanian uses koriandër for both parts of the plant.
- The term koriandër follows a pattern of many Mediterranean herbs in Albanian that use Greek or Latin-based roots.
- Because koriandër is a loanword, it is easily recognized by speakers of many other European languages, unlike more native Albanian words.
Examples in context
- Më pëlqen shumë koriandër.I like cilantro very much.
- A duhet të shtojmë koriandër në sallatë?Should we add cilantro to the salad?
- Bleva pak koriandër freskët sot.I bought some fresh cilantro today.
Example conversation
Majlinda and Alban are cooking dinner together.
- MajlindaAlban, a blere koriandër sot?Alban, did you buy cilantro today?
- AlbanPo, është mbi tavolinë.Yes, it is on the table.
- MajlindaFaleminderit, do ta pres tani.Thank you, I will chop it now.
- AlbanShto shumë, më pëlqen shija.Add a lot, I love the taste.
