limon jeshil
The English word "lime" is translated into Albanian as limon jeshil.
This phrase is used to refer to the green citrus fruit known as a lime.
Meaning: green citrus fruit (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of limon (lemon) and jeshil (green).
Which one should you use?
While limon refers to a standard lemon, limon jeshil is used specifically to distinguish the green lime from the yellow lemon.
Did you know?
- The word for green, jeshil, is a linguistic loan from Ottoman Turkish, specifically the word yeşil.
- Because Albanian uses limon for the general category of lemon, the fruit 'lime' is treated as a sub-type defined solely by its color rather than a unique noun.
- In many Albanian markets, if you simply ask for limon, the vendor will almost certainly hand you the yellow variety instead of the green one.
Examples in context
- Më duhet një limon jeshil për çaj.I need a lime for tea.
- A keni limon jeshil në frigorifer?Do you have a lime in the refrigerator?
- Ky limon jeshil është shumë i freskët.This lime is very fresh.
Example conversation
Tea and Alban are preparing drinks in the kitchen.
- TeaAlban, a kemi limon jeshil në frigorifer?Alban, do we have a lime in the fridge?
- AlbanPo, Tea, kam një në sirtar.Yes, Tea, I have one in the drawer.
- TeaMë jep një limon jeshil, të lutem.Give me a lime, please.
- AlbanJa, merre këtu!Here, take it!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jeshil, CC BY-SA 4.0.
