largohu
The English phrase "go away" is translated into Albanian as largohu.
The phrase is used as a command to tell someone to depart or leave a place.
Meaning: to depart or leave a place (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The verb largohu is derived from the adjective larg, which means "far" or "distant".
How does it change in a sentence?
largohu is the singular imperative form used to command one person to go away. To command a group or to use a formal register, use the form largohuni.
Did you know?
- In many Albanian social settings, using the formal largohuni to tell someone to leave can actually sound more aggressive and cold than the informal version, as it creates an immediate psychological distance.
- While largohu is a direct command to leave, Albanians often use the phrase ik to mean 'go away' in more heated or urgent situations. Ik is a shorter, sharper word that carries a stronger emotional charge of rejection than the more descriptive largohu.
- The word largohu is conceptually tied to the idea of distance rather than movement. To tell someone to 'go away' is linguistically equivalent to telling them to 'become distant'.
Examples in context
- Ju lutem ikni larg.Please, go away.
- Largohu!Go away!
- Largohu nga këtu tani.Go away from here now.
- Të lutem, largohu nga shtëpia ime.Please, go away from my house.
- Largohu nëse nuk dëshiron të ndihmosh.Go away if you do not want to help.
Example conversation
Tea is trying to study while Alban is distracting her.
- TeaAlban, largohu që të mësoj.Alban, go away so I can study.
- AlbanVetëm një minutë, Tea.Just one minute, Tea.
- TeaJo, largohu tani!No, go away now!
- AlbanMirë, po largohem.Fine, I am leaving.
