karkalec deti
The English word "prawn" is translated into Albanian as karkalec deti.
karkalec deti is used to refer to a large shrimp.
Meaning: large shrimp (noun)
Did you know?
- The word karkalec in karkalec deti actually means 'grasshopper'. Literally, Albanians call a prawn a 'grasshopper of the sea'.
- In Albanian, the name for prawns relies on the same root as the word for grasshoppers because of the similar way both creatures flick their tails to jump.
- Because karkalec is first and foremost the word for 'grasshopper', a listener might be confused if you omit the word deti meaning 'sea'.
Examples in context
- Ju lutem, shërbeni një pjatë me gamberiPlease serve a dish with prawns
- Dua një pjatë me karkalecI want a dish with prawns
Example conversation
Arjana and Ervin are looking at a menu at a seafood restaurant.
- ArjanaErvin, shiko këtë sallatë me karkalec deti.Ervin, look at this prawn salad.
- ErvinDuket shumë e shijshme, Arjana.It looks very delicious, Arjana.
- ArjanaA do ta provosh me mua?Do you want to try it with me?
- ErvinPo, le ta porosisim menjëherë.Yes, let's order it right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries karkalec, CC BY-SA 4.0.
