i shijshëm
The English word 'delicious' is translated into Albanian as i shijshëm.
i shijshëm is used to describe food or drink that is pleasing to the taste.
Meaning: pleasing to taste (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective shijshëm is derived from the noun shijë, which means 'taste'.
Which one should you use?
i shijshëm is often used in a more formal or descriptive way compared to the colloquial phrase shijon shumë, which means 'tastes very good'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use the masculine singular form i shijshëm, the feminine singular form e shijshme or the plural form të shijshëm.
When do people say it?
For an informal way to express that something tastes excellent, you can say Hmmm, shijon shkëlqyeshëm!
Did you know?
- In some dialects, people use the phrase shkrin në gojë to describe something delicious. It literally translates to 'it melts in the mouth' and is the highest praise for desserts or soft cheeses.
- If you want to describe food that is delicious in a way that is 'soulful' or 'homestyle', you might use the word të shtëpisë, which means 'of the house'.
- In Albanian, the word shijë for 'taste' is also used to describe a person's 'style' or 'good taste' in fashion and art. This allows the root of i shijshëm to describe both a savory meal and an elegant piece of jewelry.
Examples in context
- Gatimi është i shijshëm.The cooking is delicious.
- Ky gatim është i shijshëm.This dish is delicious.
Example conversation
Arjana and Ervin are eating dinner at a restaurant.
- ArjanaErvin, ky sup është i shijshëm.Ervin, this soup is delicious.
- ErvinPo, është vërtet i shijshëm.Yes, it is truly delicious.
- ArjanaA dëshiron edhe pak?Do you want some more?
- ErvinJo, faleminderit, jam i ngopur.No, thank you, I am full.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delicious” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
