asgjë
/asˈɟə/
The English word "nothing" is translated into Albanian as asgjë or kurrgjë.
Meaning: not any thing (pron)
Ways to say it
| Albanian | IPA |
|---|---|
| asgjë | /asˈɟə/ /asˈd͡ʒãː/ (Gheg) |
| kurrgjë |
Both words are used to express the concept of "not any thing".
Which one should you use?
asgjë is the standard form used in formal and written Albanian, while kurrgjë is an alternative form.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using asgjë or kurrgjë in a sentence, you must also include the negative particle nuk. While this looks like a double negative in English-style logic, it is a required grammatical structure in Albanian used for emphasis.
How do you pronounce it?
/asˈɟə/
Did you know?
- The variant kurrgjë is actually a contraction of the words kurrë, meaning 'never', and gjë, meaning 'thing'.
- The word gjë meaning 'thing' is so versatile that it can be used as a placeholder for almost any object or abstract concept in a conversation when the speaker is being vague.
- The negative particle nuk must accompany asgjë, but in rapid spoken Albanian, nuk is often shortened to s', creating a very fast contraction.
Examples in context
- Asgjë nuk ndodhi.Nothing happened.This sentence demonstrates how to use asgjë with the negative particle nuk.Tatoeba #6983148 by aln, translation #24616 by CK
- Nuk kam asgjë në çantë.I have nothing in my bag.
- Asgjë nuk i bëri qejf.Nothing pleased her.
Example conversation
Ervin and Arjana are chatting in a cafe.
- ErvinÇfarë po mendon, Arjana?What are you thinking about, Arjana?
- ArjanaAsgjë, thjesht jam e lodhur.Nothing, I'm just tired.
- ErvinA dëshiron të porosisim diçka tjetër?Do you want to order something else?
- ArjanaJo, faleminderit, nuk dua asgjë.No, thank you, I don't want anything.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nothing” translations and entries asgjë, kurrgjë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries asgjë, kurrgjë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
