faturë
feminine
The English word receipt is faturë in Albanian.
The word refers to a written acknowledgement.
Meaning: written acknowledgement (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
faturë is a feminine noun. The plural form is fatura, and the genitive singular form used to show possession or 'of the' is faturës.
Did you know?
- In some informal Albanian settings, a handwritten note serving as a receipt may be called a shkrim, which literally means 'writing'.
- The word faturë is a direct linguistic relative of the Italian word fattura, showing the deep historical influence of Italian on Albanian business and trade terminology.
- In Albania, asking for a faturë in a small shop can sometimes be seen as a signal that the customer intends to claim the expense from an employer.
Examples in context
- Kam nevojë për një faturë, ju lutem.I need a receipt, please.
- A mund të më jepni faturën, ju lutem?Can you give me the receipt, please?
- Më jepni një faturë, ju lutem.Give me a receipt, please.
- A mund të marr faturën?Can I have the receipt?
- Kam harruar faturën në makinë.I forgot the receipt in the car.
Example conversation
Arjana and Dritan are at a clothing store checkout.
- ArjanaKjo blerje është shumë e shtrenjtë.This purchase is very expensive.
- DritanKe faturën për të parë çmimet?Do you have the receipt to see the prices?
- ArjanaPo, e kam faturën këtu.Yes, I have the receipt here.
- DritanMë trego çfarë shkruhet në të.Show me what is written on it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “receipt” translations and entries faturë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries faturë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
