në rregull
The English phrase ok can be translated into Albanian as në rregull.
në rregull is used as an interjection to acknowledge something or as an adjective to describe a situation that is fine or acceptable. In informal spoken Albanian, the English loanword ok is also extremely common.
Meaning: acknowledgement or acceptance (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase në rregull literally translates to 'in order' or 'in rule'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While në rregull is the standard way to say ok, the English loanword ok is used for informal contexts. Additionally, the term Okej is a commonly used informal term for OK in Albanian.
Did you know?
- The word rregull comes from the Latin 'regula' which means 'a small rod' or 'ruler'.
- The expression në rregull is used both as a response to a request and as a description of a person's health or state of mind.
- Despite the prevalence of ok and Okej, using në rregull is preferred in professional writing and official documents.
Examples in context
- Çdo gjë është në rregull.Everything is okay.
- Në rregull, do të vij nesër.Okay, I will come tomorrow.
- A është në rregull për ty?Is it okay for you?
Example conversation
Tea and Ervin are planning a meeting.
- TeaErvin, a është në rregull në ora pesë?Ervin, is five o'clock okay?
- ErvinPo, në rregull është.Yes, that is okay.
- TeaAtëherë shihemi te kafeja.Then I will see you at the cafe.
- ErvinNë rregull, Tea.Okay, Tea.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries në, rregull, CC BY-SA 4.0.
