burrë
/ˈburə/
The Albanian word for husband is burrë.
burrë is used to refer to a male partner in marriage. In a general sense, the word can also mean a man.
Meaning: male partner in marriage (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word burrë literally means 'man'.
Which one should you use?
While burrë can mean 'man' generally, it serves as the standard term for 'husband' when used in the context of marriage. If you wish to refer specifically to 'my husband' in an affectionate or informal way, you would use Burri im.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify 'the husband', you add the definite suffix -i to the base word to get burri. If you need to express possession or direction, such as 'the husband's', use the form burrit.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈburə/
Did you know?
- The word burrë shares an ancient root with the English verb 'bear', meaning 'to carry' or 'to bring'.
- In Albanian, the word for 'husband' is etymologically linked to the verb mburr, which means 'to praise' or 'to glorify'.
- Because burrë can mean both 'man' and 'husband', calling someone a burrë in a certain context might be a compliment to their character rather than a description of their marital status.
Examples in context
- Gëzohem që ju prezantoj burrin tim, Zoti Marku.I am pleased to introduce you to my husband, Mr. Mark.
- E dua shumë burrin tim, ai është vërtet personi më i mirë që kam njohur.I love my husband very much, he is truly the best person I have ever known.
Example conversation
Elira is introducing her husband to a friend.
- EliraKlodian, ky është burri im.Klodian, this is my husband.
- KlodianËshtë kënaqësi të njihemi.It is a pleasure to meet you.
- EliraAi është një burrë shumë i mirë.He is a very good husband.
- KlodianDuket që jeni shumë të lumtur.It seems you are very happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “husband” translations and entries burrë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries burrë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
