fshikëza e tëmthit
The English phrase gallbladder is translated into Albanian as fshikëza e tëmthit.
The term refers to the small organ that stores bile produced by the liver.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of fshikëza (bladder or sac) and e tëmthit (of the bile).
How does it change in a sentence?
This term uses the genitive case tëmthit to show possession, which translates literally to 'the bladder of the bile'.
Did you know?
- The word fshikëza does not only refer to medical organs, but is also the standard word for a 'balloon' used in celebrations.
- In Albanian folklore, the word tëmth (bile) is often used metaphorically to describe someone with a bitter or spiteful temperament.
- In certain historical contexts, the term fshikëz was used to describe the 'bladder' of a musical instrument, such as a bagpipe.
Examples in context
- Doktori më tha se fshikëza e tëmthit është e inflamuar.The doctor told me that the gallbladder is inflamed.
- A duhet të hiqet fshikëza e tëmthit me operacion?Does the gallbladder need to be removed by surgery?
Example conversation
Klodian tells Tea about his medical appointment.
- KlodianTea, shkoj te mjeku për fshikëza e tëmthit.Tea, I am going to the doctor for my gallbladder.
- TeaA të dhemb shumë barku, Klodian?Does your stomach hurt a lot, Klodian?
- KlodianPo, kam dhimbje anash në fshikëza e tëmthit.Yes, I have pain on the side of the gallbladder.
- TeaShpresoj që gjithçka të shkojë mirë.I hope everything goes well.
