i lumtur
The English word happy translates to Albanian as i lumtur. Wiktionary also lists i kënaqur and (i) gëzuar.
Meaning: contented, joyous (adj)
Ways to say it
| Albanian |
|---|
| i lumtur |
| i kënaqur |
| (i) gëzuar |
In Albanian, the word for happy changes depending on the specific nuance of the emotion you wish to convey, such as deep joy, satisfaction or delight over a specific event.
Which one should you use?
Use i lumtur to describe a state of deep joy, bliss or a general disposition of being a happy person. Use i kënaqur when happy means being satisfied or pleased with a result, a situation or a specific event. Use (i) gëzuar to express being glad or delighted about a specific occurrence or a piece of news.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the adjective i lumtur with a plural subject, you must change the article to të, resulting in the form të lumtur.
Did you know?
- While i lumtur describes a person, the word lum can also be used as an interjection to express admiration or wonder, similar to 'how lovely!' in English.
- Albanians may use the phrase jam në lumturi to describe a state of bliss, treating happiness as a place or a condition one inhabits.
- The prefix i in i lumtur is a classifier that changes based on the gender and number of the person being described, a feature not found in English adjectives.
Examples in context
- Unë jam shumë i lumtur në Gjeorgji.I am very happy in Georgia.This sentence shows how to use i lumtur to describe a state of being in a specific location.Tatoeba #1443644 by Balamax, translation #1441287 by CN
- Jam shumë i kënaqur të njihem me ju.I'm very happy to make your acquaintance.This sentence demonstrates the use of i kënaqur when expressing pleasure or satisfaction upon meeting someone.Tatoeba #2941358 by hajenso, translation #64646 by CK
- Ti gjithmonë ishe një djalë shumë i lumtur.You were always such a happy boy.This sentence uses i lumtur to describe a person's general disposition or character.Tatoeba #2941355 by hajenso, translation #2044806 by CK
- Kënaqësi që të shoh këtu!Glad to see you here!
Example conversation
Dritan and Tea are discussing their new jobs.
- DritanSi ndihesh në punën e re, Tea?How do you feel at your new job, Tea?
- TeaJam shumë i lumtur që fillova këtu!I am very happy that I started here!
- DritanKjo është një Lajm i mirë.That is great news.
- TeaPo, jam vërtet i lumtur për këtë mundësi.Yes, I am really happy for this opportunity.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “happy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
