mirë
/ˈmiɾə/
The Albanian word for good is mirë.
The word mirë is used to describe something that is pleasant or enjoyable. In many contexts it also functions as the adverb meaning 'well'.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Which one should you use?
While mirë can serve as an adverb meaning 'well', you must use specific forms when you are using the word as an adjective to describe a noun: i mirë for masculine nouns, e mirë for feminine nouns and të mirë for plural nouns.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you use the word as an adjective to describe a noun, the form changes based on the noun's gender and number: use i mirë for masculine nouns, e mirë for feminine nouns and të mirë for plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmiɾə/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often confuse the adverbial use of mirë (well) with the adjective forms i mirë, e mirë or të mirë used to describe nouns.
Did you know?
- While mirë means 'good', the phrase mirëseerdhët uses the same root to mean 'welcome', literally wishing a 'good arrival'.
- The word mirë is a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'mild', sharing a common ancestor that originally meant 'soft' or 'gentle'.
- In traditional Albanian culture, saying mirë in response to 'How are you?' is often a social formality regardless of the speaker's actual mood.
Examples in context
- Ai do të bëhet një doktor i mirë.He will make a good doctor.This sentence shows the use of the form mirë to describe a person's future profession.Tatoeba #1996102 by Ylberi, translation #293214 by CK
- Mirëmëngjes, Tom.Good morning, Tom.This sentence shows how mirë is used in a common greeting.Tatoeba #8797914 by dq, translation #2549163 by CK
- Miqt e mirë janë si yjet. Jo gjithmonë i sheh ata, por ti e di ata janë gjithmonë atje.Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know they are always there.This sentence shows how the form mirë describes plural nouns.Tatoeba #1978826 by Ylberi, translation #1978825 by Ylberi
- Kjo është një ide e mirë.This is a good idea.
- Mirë u takuam.Good to meet you.
- Punova shkëlqyeshëm sot.I worked excellently today.
- Prezentimi juaj ishte i shkëlqyeshëm.Your presentation was outstanding.
- Ekipi ynë luajti mirë sot.Our team played well today.
- U kënaqëm shumë me ushqimin. Ishte i mirë.We enjoyed the food a lot. It was good.
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Example conversation
Klodian and Tea are discussing a movie they just watched.
- KlodianIshte një film shumë mirë.It was a very good movie.
- TeaPo, ishte vërtet i mirë.Yes, it was really good.
- KlodianMë pëlqeu muzika e mirë.I liked the good music.
- Teacakesh të drejtë, Klodian.You are right, Klodian.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mirë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mirë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
