derr
/dɛr/masculine
The English word pig is translated into Albanian as derr. Wiktionary also lists thi.
Meaning: mammal of family Suidae (noun)
Ways to say it
| Albanian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| derr | /dɛr/ | masculine |
| thi | /θiː/ | masculine |
The term refers to the mammal of the family Suidae.
Which one should you use?
While derr is the standard term, thi is a colloquial or slang version.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'the pig', you add the definite suffix -i to the masculine noun derr to create derri.
How do you pronounce it?
/dɛr/
Did you know?
- The word derr can be traced back to the same Proto-Indo-European root as the Latin word 'horrere', which means 'to tremble'.
Examples in context
- Një derr është në kopsht.A pig is in the garden.
- Ai po ushqen një derr.He is feeding a pig.
Example conversation
Tea and Alban are visiting a farm together.
- TeaShiko, Alban, aty është një derr!Look, Alban, there is a pig!
- AlbanËshtë vërtet i gjatë ky derr.This pig is really long.
- TeaMendoj se është shumë i qetë.I think it is very quiet.
- AlbanPo, duket shumë i lumtur.Yes, it looks very happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pig” translations and entries derr, thi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries derr, thi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
