shko
The English verb 'go' is translated into Albanian as shko.
The verb expresses the movement through space, typically from one place to another.
Meaning: to move through space (especially from one place to another) (verb)
Which one should you use?
While shko is the base form, it also functions as the imperative (command) form for the second-person singular. If you are addressing a group of people or want to be polite, you use shkoni as the imperative.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the present indicative, the verb changes based on the subject: shkoj means 'I go', shkon means 'you go' or 'he/she goes', shkojmë means 'we go'. The past participle is shkuar, meaning 'gone'.
Did you know?
- If you tell someone shko në rrugë të bekuara, you are not just telling them to go, but specifically wishing them to go on 'blessed paths'.
- In a formal setting, using the singular shko instead of shkoni can be perceived as a significant social breach or a sign of aggression.
- In Albanian, the verb shko can be used in the idiom shko mbarë to wish someone a safe and successful journey, effectively saying 'go well'.
Examples in context
- Pse gjithçka po shkon keq?Why does everything go wrong?This sentence shows how to use shko to describe things going wrong.Tatoeba #4963690 by drilon90, translation #4960630 by DarkHollow
- Duhet të shkosh ne komisariat.You should go to the commission.This sentence uses shko to express the necessity of going to a specific location.Tatoeba #1978856 by Ylberi, translation #4731156 by hajenso
- Më pëlqen të lutem, të bëj dhikër dhe të shkoj në Haxh.I like to pray, do dhikr and go on Hajj.This sentence uses shko to describe going on a religious pilgrimage.Tatoeba #10002935 by QAzaqQA, translation #10006951 by QAzaqQA
- Mos prit këtu, shko taniDon't wait here, go now
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Example conversation
Alban and Arjana are deciding where to spend their afternoon.
- AlbanA ku dëshiron të shko sot?Where do you want to go today?
- ArjanaDua të shkoj në park.I want to go to the park.
- AlbanAtëherë shko veshu shpejt.Then go get dressed quickly.
- ArjanaPo shkoj tani, Alban.I am going now, Alban.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
