Gëzuar Krishtlindjet
Merry Christmas in Albanian is Gëzuar Krishtlindjet.
Gëzuar Krishtlindjet is used to offer good wishes during the Christmas season.
Meaning: good wishes at Christmas time (phrase)
Which one should you use?
The standard phrase uses the plural Krishtlindjet, but you may occasionally see the singular Krishtlindje used in informal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The standard greeting uses the plural form Krishtlindjet (the Christ-births), though the singular Krishtlindje sometimes appears in informal usage.
Did you know?
- In Albania, the Orthodox community traditionally celebrates Christmas on January 7, meaning Gëzuar Krishtlindjet is commonly heard well into the new year.
- The word Gëzuar is also the standard way to say 'Cheers!' when making a toast with drinks.
- Albania is known for its religious harmony, so you may hear Gëzuar Krishtlindjet exchanged between people of different faiths as a gesture of social goodwill.
Examples in context
- Gëzuar Krishtlindjet.Merry Christmas!This sentence is useful for practicing the standard greeting Gëzuar Krishtlindjet.Tatoeba #6983144 by aln, translation #1723 by brauliobezerra
- Gëzuar Krishtlindjet! Të dëshiroj një festë plot argëtim dhe bukuri, me shumë bakllava dhe flija tradicionale!Merry Christmas! I wish you a holiday full of fun and beauty, with lots of traditional baklava and flija!
- Gëzuar Krishtlindjet, zemra ime! Të dërgoj puthje dhe shumë dashuri në këtë ditë të veçantë!Merry Christmas, my heart! I send you kisses and much love on this special day!
- Gëzuar Krishtlindjet të gjithëve!Merry Christmas to everyone!
Example conversation
Klodian and Elira meet at a cafe during the holidays.
- KlodianGëzuar Krishtlindjet, Elira!Merry Christmas, Elira!
- EliraFaleminderit, Klodian! Edhe për ty!Thank you, Klodian! Same to you!
- KlodianA ke plan për festat?Do you have plans for the holidays?
- EliraPo, do të vizitoj familjen.Yes, I will visit my family.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
