mbretëreshë
feminine
The English word "queen" is translated into Albanian as mbretëreshë. Wiktionary also lists mretëneshë.
Meaning: female monarch (noun)
Ways to say it
| Albanian | Note |
|---|---|
| mbretëreshë | feminine |
| mretëneshë | Gheg, feminine |
The term is a feminine noun used to refer to a female monarch.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form for a monarch is mbret, whereas mbretëreshë is the feminine form.
How does it change in a sentence?
To indicate possession (such as "of the queen"), the word changes to the genitive form mbretëreshës.
Did you know?
- Albanian is the only language in the world that descends from its own branch of the Indo-European family, making the structure of mbretëreshë unique compared to Slavic or Latin languages.
- In historical Albanian contexts, the title mbretëreshë was rarely used because the country lacked a centralized monarchy for long periods.
- While mbretëreshë refers to a monarch, Albanians often use the word mbretëreshë metaphorically to describe a woman with an imposing or commanding presence.
Examples in context
- Kjo është mbretëresha e Shqipërisë.This is the queen of Albania.
- Ajo është një mbretëreshkë e vërtetë!She is a true queen!
- Ajo është një mbretëreshë shumë e fortë.She is a very strong queen.
- Kjo mbretëreshë ka një kurorë të bukur.This queen has a beautiful crown.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a historical movie.
- ErvinA kishte një mbretëreshë në atë film?Was there a queen in that movie?
- TeaPo, mbretëresha ishte shumë e famshme.Yes, the queen was very famous.
- ErvinA ishte ajo një mbretëreshë e mirë?Was she a good queen?
- TeaPo, ajo ishte një mbretëreshë e drejtë.Yes, she was a just queen.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “queen” translations and entries mbretëreshë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
