krokodil
masculine
The English word "crocodile" is krokodil in Albanian.
krokodil is a masculine noun used to refer to the reptile.
Meaning: reptile (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express "the crocodile", add the suffix -i to the end of the word to form krokodili. The plural form of krokodil is krokodilet.
Did you know?
- In Albanian, if you want to call someone a 'crocodile' to imply they are dishonest, you are more likely to use terms involving snakes, such as gjarpër, to convey that same sense of being 'slippery'.
- Because crocodiles are not native to the Balkans, the word krokodil is a loanword that reflects the influence of European languages rather than an ancient Illyrian root.
- Albanian grammar requires the definite suffix -i for krokodili, but if you use the word as an adjective to describe something 'crocodile-like', the ending changes to match the gender of the object.
Examples in context
- Krokodili është një kafshë që jeton në ujë e në tokë.The crocodile is an animal that lives in water and on land.
- Një krokodil është në ujë.A crocodile is in the water.
- Koka e krokodilit është shumë e fortë.The head of the crocodile is very strong.
Example conversation
Alban and Elira are visiting a zoo.
- AlbanShiko, Elira, sa i madh është ky krokodil!Look, Elira, how big this crocodile is!
- EliraËshtë vërtet i tmerrshëm!It is truly terrifying!
- AlbanMendoj se krokodili është kafsha më e fortë këtu.I think the crocodile is the strongest animal here.
- EliraKemi fat që ka një mure mbrojtëse.We are lucky that there is a protective wall.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crocodile” translations and entries krokodil, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
