lopë
/lɔ.pə/feminine
The English word "cow" is translated into Albanian as lopë.
lopë is a noun used to refer to the adult female of the species Bos taurus.
Meaning: adult female of species Bos taurus (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun lopë is feminine. To indicate possession or to say "of the cow", use the genitive form lopës. When the cow is the direct object of a sentence, add the suffix -n to form the accusative lopën.
How do you pronounce it?
/lɔ.pə/
Did you know?
- The Proto-Indo-European root of lopë is thought to relate to words meaning 'to peel' or 'to skin' in some ancient contexts, though the exact connection is a subject of linguistic debate.
- In some rural regions, calling someone a lopë is not just a comment on their animal husbandry but can be a gentle or sharp insult regarding laziness.
- In many Albanian folk songs, the cow is not just an animal but a symbol of fertility and the wealth of the household.
Examples in context
- Lopa prodhon shumë qumësht.The cow produces a lot of milk.
- Një lopë po ha bar.A cow is eating grass.
- Kam një lopë në fermë.I have a cow on the farm.
Example conversation
Arjana and Alban are visiting a farm.
- ArjanaShiko Alban, sa lopë të bukura!Look Alban, such beautiful cows!
- AlbanPo, janë shumë të qeta.Yes, they are very calm.
- ArjanaA mund të ushqejmë një lopë?Can we feed a cow?
- AlbanPo, pyesim fermerët fillimisht.Yes, let's ask the farmers first.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cow” translations and entries lopë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lopë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
