pjeshkë
/pjɛːʃk/
The Albanian word for "peach" is pjeshkë.
pjeshkë refers to the peach fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of pjeshkë is pjeshkë.
How do you pronounce it?
/pjɛːʃk/
Did you know?
- In Albanian, a nectarine is described as pjeshkë pa qime, which literally translates to 'peach without hair'.
- The word pjeshkë is a direct descendant of the Latin 'persicum', which literally means 'from Persia'.
- In English, calling a person a 'peach' is a compliment, but in Albanian, calling someone pjeshkë carries no such romantic or flattering connotation.
Examples in context
- Një pjeshkë është shumë e ëmbël.A peach is very sweet.
- Dua të blej një pjeshkë.I want to buy a peach.
- A ka pjeshkë në frigorifer?Is there a peach in the fridge?
Example conversation
Tea and Ervin are at a fruit market.
- TeaSa kushton një pjeshkë?How much does a peach cost?
- ErvinNjë euro për copë.One euro per piece.
- TeaNë rregull, më jep dy.Okay, give me two.
- ErvinJa ku i ke.Here they are.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peach” translations and entries pjeshkë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pjeshkë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
