sa
The English phrase 'how much' is translated into Albanian as sa.
The word sa is used for both uncountable quantities (how much) and countable quantities (how many).
How does it change in a sentence?
While sa can stand alone, adding shumë (much/many) creates sa shumë, which is often used to emphasize degree or quantity.
Did you know?
- In Albanian, the word sa is used in comparisons to mean 'as… as', such as sa i madh sa to describe two things of equal size.
- The origins of sa are debated by linguists, with some suggesting it may be a direct descendant of the Greek word σαν, which means 'when' or 'whenever'.
- The word sa is used in the common expression sa herë, which means 'how many times' but can also be used as a rhetorical way to say 'countless times'.
Examples in context
- Sa kushton kjo bluzë?How much does this blouse cost?
- Sa kushton?How much does it cost?
- Sa kushton kjo?How much does this cost?
- Sa kohë duhet?How much time is needed?
- Sa sheqer duhet në kafe?How much sugar is needed in the coffee?
Example conversation
Klodian and Tea are at a fruit market.
- KlodianSa kushtojnë mollët, Tea?How much are the apples, Tea?
- TeaKushtojnë dy euro kiloja.They cost two euros per kilo.
- KlodianMirë, do të marr dy kilo.Good, I will take two kilos.
- TeaU bën gjithsej katër euro.That makes four euros in total.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
