makarona
The Albanian word for pasta is makarona.
The term makarona is used to refer to a dish or a serving of pasta.
Meaning: dish or serving (noun)
Did you know?
- When makarona is used as a generic term, it can encompass things that an English speaker would categorize as 'dumplings' if they are shaped like small pasta pieces.
- When reading historical Albanian texts, you may find much older, non-Italian terms for dough-based foods that were eventually replaced by makarona.
- The linguistic structure of makarona mirrors its Italian counterpart, reflecting centuries of culinary exchange across the Adriatic Sea.
Examples in context
- A ka mbetur pak makarona në enë?Is there any pasta left in the dish?
- Po përgatit makarona për darkë.I am preparing pasta for dinner.
Example conversation
Ervin and Arjana are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- ErvinÇfarë do të gatuajmë sonte?What shall we cook tonight?
- ArjanaA të bëj unë makarona?Shall I make some pasta?
- ErvinPo, është një ide e shkëlqyer.Yes, that is a great idea.
- ArjanaAtëherë do të përgatis makarona me salcë.Then I will prepare pasta with sauce.
