shijo
To enjoy in Albanian is shijo.
The verb is used to express receiving pleasure or satisfaction from something.
Meaning: to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
In the present tense, the first-person singular form (I enjoy) is shijoj and the third-person singular form (he/she enjoys) is shijon. To express the past tense for the third-person singular (he/she enjoyed), use shijoi.
When do people say it?
The expression Të kaloftë mirë! is an informal way to wish someone a good time or to enjoy themselves.
Did you know?
- The root of shijo is related to the word for 'salt', implying that to enjoy something is to give it 'flavor' or 'taste'.
- If you want to tell someone to 'enjoy your meal', you might say Ju bëftë mirë, which literally translates to 'May it do you good'.
- The verb shijo is used for both 'enjoying' an experience and 'tasting' food. To say you are tasting a dish, you use the same word you use to say you are enjoying a moment.
Examples in context
- Edhe kur te jesh i vjeter e i thinjur duhet te jesh ne gjendje ta shijosh jeten.Even when you're old and gray, you should be able to enjoy life.This sentence shows how to use shijo in the context of enjoying life.Tatoeba #8766962 by dq, translation #3170744 by CK
- Nga dritarja e burgut Agroni pa një zog që fluturonte i lirë dhe ndjeu një dëshirë të flaktë që edhe ai të shijonte lirinë.From the prison window Agron saw a bird flying free and felt a burning desire that he had to enjoy freedom too.This sentence shows how to use shijo in the context of enjoying freedom.Tatoeba #6982066 by aln, translation #6982136 by aln
- Ju uroj të kënaqeni me këtë ushqim të shijshëm.I wish you enjoy this delicious food.
- Të bëftë mirë në rrugë!Enjoy your journey!
- Të kaloftë mirë në festë!Have a good time at the party!
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Example conversation
Majlinda and Alban are eating dinner together.
- MajlindaShijo ushqimin, është shumë i mirë!Enjoy the food, it is very good!
- AlbanFaleminderit, është vërtet i shijshëm.Thank you, it is truly delicious.
- MajlindaDo të shijosh edhe ëmbëlsirën pas kësaj.You will enjoy the dessert after this too.
- AlbanMezi e pres ta provoj.I can't wait to try it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
