rrugë të mbarë
In Albanian, "have a good trip" is expressed as rrugë të mbarë.
rrugë të mbarë is used to wish someone a safe and pleasant journey. Beyond physical travel, it is also used as a general wish for success in a new endeavor or a journey in life.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "a prosperous road" or "a successful road".
How does it change in a sentence?
rrugë të mbarë is a fixed expression and does not change based on whether you are speaking to one person or multiple people.
When do people say it?
When someone wishes you rrugë të mbarë, the standard response is faleminderit (thank you).
Did you know?
- The word for 'road' in rrugë të mbarë, which is rrugë, shares an unexpected ancestor with the English word 'wrinkle'. It stems from the Latin 'ruga', meaning a furrow or a crease in the earth.
Examples in context
- Rrugë të mbarë!Have a good trip!
Example conversation
Ervin is leaving for a vacation at the airport.
- EliraMirupafshim, Ervin! Rrugë të mbarë!Goodbye, Ervin! Have a good trip!
- ErvinFaleminderit shumë, Elira.Thank you very much, Elira.
- EliraNa shihim kur të kthehesh.See you when you get back.
- ErvinSigurisht, shihemi së shpejti.Of course, see you soon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mbarë, rrugë, të, CC BY-SA 4.0.
