i lezetshëm
The English word 'cute' is translated into Albanian as i lezetshëm.
The term describes something that is attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way.
Meaning: attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is i lezetshëm, while the feminine form is e lezetshme. For plural or oblique uses, use të lezetshëm.
Did you know?
- The noun form of the adjective, lezet, describes a sensation of pleasantness that can be felt, such as a gentle breeze or a soft touch, rather than just a visual quality.
- To emphasize how 'cute' a child is, Albanians often do not rely on the adjective i lezetshëm alone. Instead, they attach diminutive suffixes directly to the noun to create a new, more affectionate word.
- While i lezetshëm works for objects, if you call a person 'cute' in a romantic way, Albanians are more likely to use the word ëmbël, which literally means 'sweet'.
Examples in context
- Ai është i lezetshëm.He is cute.
- Ky pelush është i lezetshëm.This plush toy is cute.
- Ai djalë është shumë i lezetshëm.That boy is very cute.
Example conversation
Alban and Arjana are looking at a photo of a kitten.
- AlbanShiko këtë mace, është shumë e lezetshme!Look at this cat, it's so cute!
- ArjanaPo, është vërtet e lezetshme.Yes, it really is cute.
- AlbanDo të donte një qentush i lezetshëm gjithashtu?Would you want a cute puppy too?
- ArjanaPo, do të ishte shumë mirë.Yes, that would be very nice.
