luan
/luˈan/masculine
The English word 'lion' is translated into Albanian as luan.
The word luan refers to the big cat Panthera leo.
Meaning: big cat Panthera leo (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun luan is masculine. To specify a particular lion, use the definite form luani (the lion). For multiple lions, use the plural form luanë. If you need to indicate possession or the relationship 'of the lion', use the genitive singular form luanit.
How do you pronounce it?
/luˈan/
Did you know?
- The word luan is often paired with the word shqiponjë (eagle) in nationalistic art to represent the dual nature of Albanian bravery.
- In traditional Albanian wedding songs, the groom is sometimes compared to a luan to signify his role as the protector of the household.
- The word luan is a loanword from Latin, meaning it is not a native Paleo-Balkan term like many other ancient Albanian words.
Examples in context
- Luani është mbreti i xhunglës.The lion is the king of the jungle.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use luan as the subject of a sentence regarding the king of the jungle.Tatoeba #2788640 by ecorralest101, translation #29846 by CM
- Tomi pa një luan në kopshtin zoologjik.Tom saw a lion at the zoo.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use luan when describing an animal seen at a zoo.Tatoeba #6982095 by aln, translation #6982716 by aln
Example conversation
Tea and Dritan are looking at a picture book about animals.
- TeaShiko këtë luan të madh!Look at this big lion!
- DritanKaq shumë qime ka në kokë.He has so much hair on his head.
- TeaA mendon se luani është i rrezikshëm?Do you think the lion is dangerous?
- DritanPo, është një kafshë shumë e rrezikshme.Yes, it is a very dangerous animal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lion” translations and entries luan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries luan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
