zot
/zɔt/
The English word "God" can be translated into Albanian as zot or perëndi.
Meaning: deity (noun)
Ways to say it
| Albanian | IPA |
|---|---|
| zot | /zɔt/ |
| perëndi |
The term is used to refer to a deity. In a monotheistic context, it refers to the specific Christian God, while in a mythological or polytheistic context, it refers to gods or deities more generally. The noun zot also serves as the root for the formal term zotëri, which means gentleman or sir.
Which one should you use?
zot is most commonly used in a monotheistic context to refer to the Christian God. In contrast, perëndi is a more general term used to refer to gods in a polytheistic sense or a deity in a mythological context.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the specific monotheistic God, the definite form Zoti is frequently used.
How do you pronounce it?
/zɔt/
Did you know?
- A possible ancestor of zot is the same root that gave Latin the name Iuppiter, meaning 'Sky Father'.
Examples in context
- Zoti është.God is.This sentence demonstrates the use of zot to state that God exists.Tatoeba #4731218 by hajenso, translation #269646 by shekitten
- Shyqyr Zoti.Thank God.This sentence shows a common expression of gratitude using zot.Tatoeba #380271 by kellenparker, translation #370585 by saeb
- O Zot, qeni im do të binte në dashuri me ty.Oh my God, my dog would fall in love with you.This sentence shows an informal exclamation using zot.Tatoeba #6981420 by aln, translation #6979840 by Eccles17
- Zoti është i madh.God is great.
- Perëndia na ndihmoftë.God help us.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Majlinda and Dritan are talking about their faith.
- MajlindaA besoj se zot kujdeset për ne.I believe that god cares for us.
- DritanPo, zot është shumë i mirë.Yes, god is very good.
- MajlindaTi lutesh çdo ditë?Do you pray every day?
- DritanPo, lutem gjithmonë te zot.Yes, I always pray to god.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “God” translations and entries zot, perëndi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries perëndi, zot, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
