guava
The Albanian word for guava is guava.
The word refers to the tropical fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Did you know?
- Unlike many other fruits in Albanian that have ancient Illyrian roots, guava is a modern loanword adopted from Spanish or English.
- Because the guava is not native to the Balkans, Albanian speakers often group it under fruta të huaja, which literally means 'foreign fruits'.
- The word guava is treated as a feminine noun in Albanian, which dictates how you would use adjectives like 'sweet' or 'ripe' with it.
Examples in context
- Kjo guava është shumë e ëmbël.This guava is very sweet.
Example conversation
Ervin and Arjana are at a fruit market.
- ErvinShiko, Arjana, këtu kanë guava!Look, Arjana, they have guavas here!
- ArjanaVërtet? Sa kushtojnë këto guava?Really? How much do these guavas cost?
- ErvinJanë shumë të lira sot.They are very cheap today.
- ArjanaAtëherë le të blejmë disa.Then let's buy some.
