eja
The English verb 'come' is translated as eja in Albanian.
This verb is used to express the action of arriving or appearing.
Meaning: to arrive, to appear (verb)
Which one should you use?
While eja is the standard imperative form, it is a command. In contrast, the indicative form vjen is used to state the fact that someone is coming (he/she/it comes). The past tense is highly irregular and is expressed as erdhi (he/she/it came) rather than using a modification of the present stem.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb is highly irregular. The imperative forms change based on the number of people addressed or the level of politeness required, moving from the singular eja to the plural/polite ejani.
Did you know?
- Even though the verb means 'to come', its ancient ancestor in Proto-Indo-European actually meant 'to go'.
Examples in context
- Eja në Shqipëri, ne gjithmonë bëjme kafe të mira atje.Come to Albania, where we always make good coffee.This sentence uses eja to invite someone to a country.Tatoeba #1996097 by Ylberi, translation #1996092 by Ylberi
- Nqs do te vini ndonjehere ne qytet, ejani te me vizitoni.If you ever come to town, come to see me.This sentence uses eja as an invitation to visit.Tatoeba #1934579 by Ylberi, translation #30718 by CK
- Eja këtu.Come here.This sentence uses eja to give a direct command to approach.Tatoeba #6983158 by aln, translation #39944 by Swift
- Ju lutem të vini në takim sot në orën 14:00.Please come to the meeting today at 2:00 PM.
- Natyrisht! Unë jam i lumtur të vij.Of course! I'm happy to come.
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Example conversation
Alban is calling Arjana to join him at a cafe.
- AlbanEja te kafeja tani.Come to the cafe now.
- ArjanaPo vij, po e bëj gati veten.I'm coming, I'm getting myself ready.
- AlbanEja shpejt se po të pres.Come quickly because I am waiting for you.
- ArjanaArrij pas dhjetë minutash.I will arrive in ten minutes.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
