para
feminine
The English word "money" is translated into Albanian as para. Wiktionary also lists haromë.
Meaning: currency (noun)
Ways to say it
| Albanian | Note |
|---|---|
| para | feminine |
| haromë | feminine |
The word para is the neutral, standard term used to refer to currency or money in general.
Which one should you use?
While para is the neutral term for money, haromë is used specifically to refer to ill-gotten money obtained through dishonest or immoral means.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify "the money" in a sentence, you use the definite form paratë.
Did you know?
- The word para is a linguistic chameleon that can mean 'money', 'before', or 'in front of' depending entirely on the sentence structure.
- The word para shares a surprising history with the Persian word pāra, which means 'a part' or 'a piece', suggesting that money was originally viewed as a 'piece' of something.
- While para is the common term for cash, using the word haromë carries a heavy moral weight. It is not just 'bad money' but specifically implies money that is 'forbidden' or 'sinful' in a religious or ethical sense.
Examples in context
- A keni nevoje te jap para?Do you need me to give you some money?This sentence is useful for asking if someone needs you to provide para.Tatoeba #1728235 by Ylberi, translation #1626 by LittleBoy
- Nuk kam para, por kam ëndërra.I have no money, but I have dreams.This sentence is useful for stating that you have no para but do have dreams.Tatoeba #1723059 by Ylberi, translation #18594 by Swift
- Ai eshte i pasur. Ai nuk ka nevoje per para!He's rich. He doesn't need money!This sentence is useful for expressing that a rich person does not need para.Tatoeba #1728238 by Ylberi, translation #2088 by Swift
- Para e shpenzueshmeSpendable money
- A ke nevojë për holla?Do you need any money?
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tea and Ervin are talking about a trip.
- TeaA kemi para për udhetimin?Do we have money for the trip?
- ErvinPo, Ervini ka mbledhur mjaftueshëm para.Yes, Ervin has collected enough money.
- TeaMirë, atëherë mund të rezervojmë hotelin.Good, then we can reserve the hotel.
- ErvinTë drejtë ke, Tea.You are right, Tea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “money” translations and entries para, haromë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries haromë, para, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
