frikacak
masculine
The Albanian word for 'coward' is frikacak.
The term is a noun used to describe a person who lacks courage.
Meaning: a person who lacks courage (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of frikë, meaning 'fear' and the suffix -acak, which denotes a person characterized by a certain quality.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular noun is frikacak. To refer to multiple cowards, use the plural form frikacakë. If you want to describe an action as being done in a cowardly manner, use the adverbial form frikacakçe.
Did you know?
- In traditional Albanian society, the opposite of a frikacak is not just a brave person, but someone who embodies the besa code of honor and reliability.
- The word frikacak is often contrasted with trim, a word that means more than just 'brave' and refers to a traditional Albanian warrior spirit.
- The suffix -acak used in frikacak is often used to create words that carry a slightly derogatory or mocking tone.
Examples in context
- Ai është një frikacak i vërtetë.He is a true coward.
- Mos u bëj frikacak në këtë situatë.Don't be a coward in this situation.
- Ai u tregua një frikacak i madh.He proved to be a big coward.
Example conversation
Tea and Dritan are talking about jumping into a cold lake.
- TeaDritan, hajde të kërcejmë në ujë!Dritan, come on, let's jump in the water!
- DritanËshtë shumë e ftohtë, nuk dua.It is too cold, I don't want to.
- TeaMos u bë frikacak, Dritan!Don't be a coward, Dritan!
- DritanNuk jam frikacak, thjesht jam i kujdeshëm.I am not a coward, I am just being careful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coward” translations and entries frikacak, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
