krosan
The English phrase croissant is translated into Albanian as krosan.
krosan refers to a flaky roll or pastry shaped like a crescent.
Meaning: a flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent (noun)
Did you know?
- Depending on the bakery, a krosan might be a savory item filled with cheese or ham, diverging from the primarily sweet or buttery expectation of the French original.
- While krosan is the standard term, many Albanians simply call it kifla, a word shared with several other Balkan languages to describe crescent-shaped rolls.
- If you ask for a krosan in a traditional Balkan bakery, you might receive a much larger, denser bread roll than the delicate French pastry.
Examples in context
- Unë dua një krosan të freskët.I want a fresh croissant.
- A mund të marr një krosan me çokollatë?Can I have a chocolate croissant?
- Ky krosan është shumë i shijshëm.This croissant is very delicious.
Example conversation
Ervin and Elira are at a bakery.
- ErvinElira, çfarë dëshiron të hash?Elira, what do you want to eat?
- EliraUnë do një krosan, të lutem.I want a croissant, please.
- ErvinDhe një kafe për mua.And a coffee for me.
- EliraKrosani duket shumë i shijshëm!The croissant looks very delicious!
