mëngjes
masculine
The English word 'morning' is translated into Albanian as mëngjes.
mëngjes is a masculine noun referring to the part of the day between dawn and midday.
Meaning: part of the day between dawn and midday (noun)
Which one should you use?
While mëngjes is the base form, you may also encounter mëngjesi to mean 'morning'. For a common greeting, instead of using the noun alone, use the compound word mirëmëngjes to say 'good morning'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. Use the accusative form mëngjesin when the word acts as a direct object. Use the genitive form mëngjesit to indicate possession or a relationship, such as saying 'of the morning'.
Did you know?
- The root of mëngjes is linked to the Proto-Indo-European root *meh₂- which meant 'to ripen' or 'to mature'.
Examples in context
- Shkon në punë çdo mëngjes në të njejtën kohë?Do you always leave for work at the same time every morning?This sentence is useful for seeing how to use mëngjes when talking about a recurring time of day.Tatoeba #6987944 by aln, translation #6718012 by CK
- Mirëmëngjes! Si jeni sot?Good morning! How are you today?
- Unë e dua këtë mëngjes.I love this morning.
- Një mëngjes shumë i këndshëm!A very pleasant morning!
Example conversation
Ervin and Majlinda are talking about their daily routines.
- ErvinKur zgjohesh zakonisht në mëngjes?When do you usually wake up in the morning?
- MajlindaZgjohem shumë herët, rreth orës gjashtë.I wake up very early, around six o'clock.
- ErvinUnë nuk mundem të ngrihem aq herët.I cannot get up that early.
- MajlindaMëngjesi është koha më e mirë për punë.The morning is the best time for work.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “morning” translations and entries mëngjes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mëngjes, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
