në rregull
The English phrase 'okay' can be translated into Albanian as në rregull.
në rregull is used as an interjection to express agreement, acceptance or to confirm that a situation is satisfactory.
Meaning: OK (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?
For a more formal expression meaning 'it is in order', you can use Është në rregull. In casual conversation, Albanians frequently use the loanword ok instead of the more formal në rregull or the informal term Okej.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adverbial phrase of state, në rregull does not change its form based on gender or number.
Did you know?
- In Albanian, the concept of something being 'in order' (në rregull) is used not just for agreement, but to describe a person's state of health or mental well-being.
- The word rregull comes from the Latin word regula, which refers to a straight edge or a ruler.
- Unlike many other Albanian adjectives or phrases, në rregull remains completely unchanged regardless of whether you are talking about a man, a woman or a group.
Examples in context
- Mirë, do ta bëjmë këtë.Okay, we will do it.
- Jo, është në rregull.No, it's okay.
- Okej, shohim atëherë.Okay, see you then.
- Po, në rregull.Yes, okay.
- Çdo gjë është në rregull.Everything is okay.
- A është në rregull kjo?Is this okay?
- Në rregull, do të vij nesër.Okay, I will come tomorrow.
Example conversation
Alban and Tea are discussing a plan for the evening.
- AlbanA mund të takohemi në orën shtatë?Can we meet at seven o'clock?
- TeaPo, është në rregull për mua.Yes, that is okay for me.
- AlbanNë rregull, shihemi atëherë!Okay, see you then!
- TeaMirupafshim!Goodbye!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries në, rregull, CC BY-SA 4.0.
