fshesë me korrent
The English phrase 'hoover' is translated into Albanian as fshesë me korrent.
The phrase refers to a machine used for cleaning floors by sucking up dust and dirt.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to express the genitive case, such as saying 'of the vacuum cleaner', the phrase changes to fshesës me korrent.
Did you know?
- While fshesë me korrent is the technical term, in casual conversation Albanians often shorten it to just fshesë, the same word used for a traditional handheld broom.
- The preposition me in this phrase is a cognate of the Old Norse með and the Gothic miþ, both meaning 'with'.
- The term fshesë me korrent literally translates to 'sweeper with current'. This describes the machine by its power source rather than its mechanical function.
Examples in context
- Kam një fshesë me korrent të re.I have a new vacuum cleaner.
- Duhet të blej një fshesë me korrent.I need to buy a vacuum cleaner.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fshesë, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
