dhimbje koke
The English phrase "headache" is translated into Albanian as dhimbje koke.
dhimbje koke is used to describe a physical pain or ache located in the head.
Meaning: pain or ache in the head (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is a compound of dhimbje, meaning "pain" and koke, meaning "head".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase dhimbje koke is used in its singular form to express both "a headache" and "headache" in a general sense.
Did you know?
- When describing a headache that feels like a rhythmic pulsing, an Albanian might use the word rrahje, which is the same word used for a 'heartbeat'.
- Albanian uses the same word dhimbje for both a physical 'ache' and emotional 'grief' or 'sorrow'. Thus, the word for 'headache' shares its root with the word for a broken heart.
- Albanian speakers may use the term koka më shpërthen to describe a migraine, which literally translates to 'my head is exploding'.
Examples in context
- Kam një dhimbje koke.I have a headache.
- Kam një dhimbje koke shumë të fortë.I have a very strong headache.
Example conversation
Alban and Arjana are at home in the living room.
- AlbanArjana, nuk ndihem mirë, kam dhimbje koke.Arjana, I don't feel well, I have a headache.
- ArjanaA ke nxehtësi apo vetëm dhimbje koke?Do you have a fever or just a headache?
- AlbanVetëm dhimbje koke, mendoj se jam i lodhur.Just a headache, I think I am tired.
- ArjanaShko pak të pushosh në dhomë, Alban.Go rest in the room for a bit, Alban.
