qengj
The English word 'lamb' can be translated into Albanian as qengj, bec, sheleg or rrunë.
Meaning: young sheep (noun)
Ways to say it
| Albanian |
|---|
| qengj |
| bec |
| sheleg |
| rrunë |
The word qengji specifically refers to a lamb.
Which one should you use?
sheleg is a more literary or archaic term for a young sheep compared to the common qengj.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the nominative case, the form qengj is used for both the singular 'lamb' and the plural 'lambs'.
Did you know?
- While many Albanian words have deep roots, the word bec is onomatopoeic, meaning it was created by imitating the actual bleating sound of a sheep.
- In traditional Albanian pastoral culture, the specific term used for a lamb can change based on its age and the region of the mountains where it is raised.
Examples in context
- Ky qengj është shumë i bardhë.This lamb is very white.
- Në fushë ka një qengj të vogël.There is a small lamb in the field.
- Dëgjohet zhurma e një qengji.The sound of a lamb can be heard.
Example conversation
Klodian and Elira are visiting a farm.
- KlodianShiko, Elira, sa i bukur është ky qengj!Look, Elira, how beautiful this lamb is!
- EliraËshtë vërtet shumë i lezetshëm.It really is very cute.
- KlodianA mund ta puthim qengj?Can we pet the lamb?
- EliraPo, pyete pronarin fillimisht.Yes, ask the owner first.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lamb” translations and entries qengj, bec, rrunë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bec, qengj, rrunë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
