kalë
/ˈkalə/masculine
The English word "horse" is kalë in Albanian.
kalë is used to refer to members of the species Equus ferus.
Meaning: members of the species ''Equus ferus'' (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
kalë is a masculine noun and follows the standard declension for masculine nouns in Albanian.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkalə/
Did you know?
- The Albanian word kalë shares a common ancestor with the French word cheval and the Romanian word cal.
- In Albanian folklore, the horse is often seen as a symbol of nobility and bravery, appearing frequently in the 'Këngë Kreshnikësh' or 'Songs of the Frontier Warriors'.
Examples in context
- Ai ka një kalë të kaftë.He has a brown horse.Tatoeba #6982019 by aln, translation #6982151 by aln
- Zoti Gjergji ka një kalë të bukur.Mr. Gjergji has a beautiful horse.
- Ky është një kalë i shpejtë.This is a fast horse.
- Dua të blej një kalë.I want to buy a horse.
Example conversation
Ervin and Elira are visiting a farm.
- ErvinShiko atë kalë të bardhë!Look at that white horse!
- EliraËshtë shumë i bukur.It is very beautiful.
- ErvinA mund ta prekim kalë?Can we touch the horse?
- EliraPo, pyete pronarin.Yes, ask the owner.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “horse” translations and entries kalë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kalë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
