oval
The English word 'oval' is translated into Albanian as oval.
The term is used as a noun to describe a shape that is like an egg or an ellipse.
Meaning: shape like an egg or ellipse (noun)
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, Albanians often describe an oval face as faqe vezë, which literally means 'egg face'.
- In Albanian, the word oval belongs to a group of loanwords that entered the language via Latin and Italian, reflecting the historical influence of the Mediterranean on Albanian technical terms.
- To be highly descriptive about a shape, Albanians use the compound word vezëformë, combining the words for 'egg' and 'form'.
Examples in context
- Tavolina ka një formë ovaleThe table has an oval shape
Example conversation
Dritan and Elira are discussing a new piece of furniture for the house.
- DritanElira, a thua që kjo tavolinë është e bukur?Elira, do you think this table is beautiful?
- EliraPo, por më pëlqen më shumë një oval.Yes, but I prefer an oval more.
- DritanPse dëshiron një oval këtu?Why do you want an oval here?
- EliraSepse zë më pak hapësirë në dhomë.Because it takes up less space in the room.
