gangster
masculine
The Albanian word for gangster is gangster. Wiktionary also lists bandit.
Meaning: street gang member (noun)
Ways to say it
| Albanian | Note |
|---|---|
| gangster | masculine |
| bandit | masculine |
The term refers to a member of a street gang.
Which one should you use?
While gangster is a loanword used for modern organized crime, bandit often carries a more traditional or historical connotation of an outlaw or highwayman.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of gangster is gangsterë, and the plural form of bandit is banditë.
Did you know?
- In Albania, the word bandit often evokes the image of the 'hajduk', a social outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor during the Ottoman era.
- Historically, an outlaw in Albanian epic poetry was often seen as a person of high honor who was forced into a life of crime by blood feuds.
- In some contexts, calling someone a 'bandit' can be used as a lighthearted or teasing remark to describe someone who is being a bit of a rogue or a troublemaker.
Examples in context
- Ai është një gangster i rrezikshëm.He is a dangerous gangster.
- Policia e arrestoi atë gangster.The police arrested that gangster.
Example conversation
Ervin and Majlinda are discussing a movie they just watched.
- ErvinAktorja luajti rolin e një gangsteri.The actress played the role of a gangster.
- MajlindaIshte vërtet një gangster shumë i fortë.She was really a very tough gangster.
- ErvinPo, ajo ishte shumë bindëse në rol.Yes, she was very convincing in the role.
- MajlindaFilmi ishte shumë interesant.The movie was very interesting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gangster” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
