jasemin
/jaseˈmin/masculine
The English word jasmine is translated into Albanian as jasemin.
The term refers to a plant of the genus Jasminum.
Meaning: plant of genus Jasminum (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /jaseˈmin/.
Did you know?
- In Albanian folklore and songs, the white blossoms of the jasemin are frequently used as a symbol of purity and unattainable love.
- The Albanian word jasemin arrived via Ottoman Turkish, but a variant form jasemi entered the language through Greek γιασεμί.
- The word jasemin shares its deep linguistic ancestry with the English word 'jasmine', as both eventually lead back to the same Persian root.
Examples in context
- Ky jasemin ka një erë shumë të mirë.This jasmine has a very good scent.
- Dua të blej një jasemin për dhomën.I want to buy a jasmine for the room.
- Jasemini në kopsht po lulëzon.The jasmine in the garden is blooming.
Example conversation
Dritan and Tea are looking at plants in a garden center.
- DritanA mund të marrim këtë jasemin?Can we take this jasmine?
- TeaPo, është shumë i bukur.Yes, it is very beautiful.
- DritanA mendon se do të rritet këtu?Do you think it will grow here?
- TeaDritan, ai do të rritet shumë mirë.Dritan, it will grow very well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jasmine” translations and entries jasemin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jasemin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
