i thjeshtë
The English word humble can be translated into Albanian as i thjeshtë.
The term i thjeshtë is used to describe someone who is humble in terms of their lifestyle or their character.
Meaning: thinking lowly of oneself (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, i thjeshtë means 'simple'.
Which one should you use?
While i thjeshtë conveys a sense of being humble, the phrase i modest is a more direct loanword used specifically when referring to the personality trait of modesty.
Did you know?
- The word thjeshtë shares a prehistoric root with the modern Albanian word jashtë, which means 'outside'.
- Because i thjeshtë literally translates to 'simple', calling someone 'simple' in English might sound like an insult, but in Albanian, it remains a compliment for someone humble.
- In Albanian, i thjeshtë is used to describe both a humble person and a 'simple' mathematical operation.
Examples in context
- Ai është një njeri i shkëlqyeshëm profesionist, por gjithmonë mbetet i vetëmohues.He is an excellent professional, but always remains humble.
- Faleminderit për komplimentet tuaja, por unë mbetem vetëmohues për atë që kam arritur.Thank you for your compliments, but I remain humble about what I have achieved.
- Ai është një njeri i thjeshtë.He is a humble man.
Example conversation
Ervin and Tea are discussing a colleague's promotion.
- ErvinAi mori pozicionin e drejtorit sot.He got the director position today.
- TeaPo, por ai mbetet shumë i thjeshtë.Yes, but he remains very humble.
- ErvinKjo është arsyeja pse të gjithë e pëlqejnë.That is why everyone likes him.
- TeaËshtë mirë të jesh i thjeshtë në punë.It is good to be humble at work.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries thjeshtë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
