loc
masculine
The English word "darling" is translated into Albanian as loc or loke.
Meaning: often used as an affectionate term of address: person who is very dear to one (noun)
Ways to say it
| Albanian | Note |
|---|---|
| loc | masculine |
| loke | feminine |
These terms are used as affectionate terms of address for someone who is very dear to you.
Which one should you use?
The form loc is masculine, while the form loke is feminine.
Did you know?
- The word loc shares a linguistic root with the word for 'teardrop'. This suggests that the concept of a 'darling' is historically linked to the idea of something precious enough to cause tears.
- Albanian culture often uses a wide variety of kinship terms as affectionate addresses, even for people who are not related by blood.
Example sentences for Albanian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Elira and Dritan are having breakfast together.
- EliraDo dëshiron më shumë kafe, loc?Do you want more coffee, darling?
- DritanPo, faleminderit shumë, Elira.Yes, thank you very much, Elira.
- EliraUrdhëro, loc.Here you go, darling.
- DritanJe shumë e mirë.You are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “darling” translations and entries loc, loke, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries loc, loke, CC BY-SA 4.0.
