e bukur
The English word "pretty" can be translated into Albanian as e bukur.
This adjective is used to describe someone or something as pleasant or attractive, particularly when referring to women and children.
Meaning: especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive (adj)
Which one should you use?
Use e bukur for a single female, i bukur for a single male and të bukur for multiple people or things. Additionally, the adverb bukur is used to describe how an action is performed, meaning "prettily" or "beautifully", while the noun bukuria refers to "the beauty" itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine singular form is e bukur, used for a woman or a girl. The masculine singular form is i bukur. For plural subjects, use të bukur.
Did you know?
- The word bukur is an ancient relative of the English word 'bouk' and the German word 'Bauch' meaning 'belly'.
- In Albanian, the same word bukur used for 'pretty' is also used to describe a 'beautiful' piece of weather or a 'nice' day.
- The adjective bukur can be used ironically in Albanian to describe a 'pretty' mess or a 'beautiful' disaster.
Examples in context
- Ajo është shumë e bukurShe is very pretty
- Ajo është shumë e bukur.She is very pretty.
- Zanima është një vajzë e bukur.Zanima is a pretty girl.
- A është ajo e bukur?Is she pretty?
Example conversation
Klodian is complimenting Elira on her appearance at a party.
- KlodianElira, je shumë e bukur me këtë fustan.Elira, you are very pretty in this dress.
- EliraFaleminderit shumë, Klodian!Thank you very much, Klodian!
- KlodianNgjyra e fustanit të shkon shumë.The color of the dress suits you well.
- EliraJe shumë i sjellshëm.You are very kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bukur, e, CC BY-SA 4.0.
