epilepsi
feminine
The English phrase epilepsy is epilepsi in Albanian. Wiktionary also lists sëmundje e tokës and botë.
Meaning: medical condition (noun)
Ways to say it
| Albanian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| epilepsi | feminine | |
| sëmundje e tokës | feminine | |
| botë | /bɔtə/ | feminine |
| shakull | /ˈʃakuɫ/ | masculine |
| punëherë | /punəˈheɾə/ | feminine |
The term refers to the medical condition epilepsy.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While epilepsi is the standard term, you may encounter the colloquial or archaic expression sëmundje e tokës in rural or traditional contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The standard medical term epilepsi is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The word shakull is used to refer to epilepsy but is derived from the Latin word for a 'small bag'.
- The archaic term sëmundje e tokës literally translates to 'illness of the earth', suggesting a historical belief that the condition was linked to the ground or the land itself.
Examples in context
- Sot kemi organizuar një konferencë për të diskutuar problemin e epilepsisë.Today, we have organized a conference to discuss the problem of epilepsy.
- Ai vuan nga epilepsi.He suffers from epilepsy.
- Është një lloj epilepsi.It is a type of epilepsy.
- Mjeku e diagnostikoi atë me epilepsi.The doctor diagnosed him with epilepsy.
Example conversation
Arjana and Alban are discussing a medical diagnosis for a family member.
- ArjanaA e di nëse ka epilepsi?Do you know if he has epilepsy?
- AlbanPo, mjeku konfirmoi që është epilepsi.Yes, the doctor confirmed that it is epilepsy.
- ArjanaA ka nevojë për medikamente?Does he need medication?
- AlbanPo, ai duhet të marrë ilaçet çdo ditë.Yes, he must take the medicine every day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “epilepsy” translations and entries botë, shakull, punëherë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries botë, e, shakull, sëmundje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
