lagështi
The Albanian word for humidity is lagështi.
The word lagështi refers to the amount of water vapour in the air, known as humidity. It is also used more broadly to describe general dampness or moisture found in a surface or an environment.
Meaning: amount of water vapour in the air (noun)
Did you know?
- Because the word lagështi can also mean 'dampness', using it in a restaurant to describe a 'moist' dish might sound like you are criticizing the food's freshness.
- In Albanian, the root of lagështi is shared with the word for 'rainy' weather, linking the scientific concept of atmospheric humidity directly to the experience of a rainstorm.
- While lagështi describes the state of being damp, Albanian uses a different root entirely for 'dryness', thatësia, creating a sharp linguistic contrast between wet and dry environments.
Examples in context
- Ka shumë lagështi në këtë dhomë.There is a lot of humidity in this room.
- Lagështia është e lartë sot.The humidity is high today.
- Më pëlqen kjo lagështi në pyll.I like this humidity in the forest.
Example conversation
Arjana and Klodian are walking outside on a sticky summer day.
- ArjanaKlodian, pse është kaq ngjitëse sot?Klodian, why is it so sticky today?
- KlodianËshtë për shkak të lagështisë së lartë.It is because of the high humidity.
- ArjanaVërtet, është shumë e vështirë për të frymëruar.True, it is very difficult to breathe.
- KlodianLe të hyjmë brenda ku ka kondicioner.Let's go inside where there is air conditioning.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lagështi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
