rrugë të mbarë
The English phrase "safe travels" is expressed in Albanian as rrugë të mbarë.
rrugë të mbarë is used as a standard parting wish when someone is departing on a journey, whether by car, plane or walking.
Meaning: bon voyage (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "a successful road" or "a prosperous road". The word rrugë is the nominative singular form of 'road', and të mbarë is an adjective phrase meaning 'prosperous' or 'complete'.
When do people say it?
When someone offers you the well-wish rrugë të mbarë, the most common response is Faleminderit! (Thank you!).
Did you know?
- The word rrugë actually shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'wrinkle'.
Examples in context
- Rrugë të mbarë për ty!Safe travels to you!
- Rrugë të mbarë në udhetimin tuaj.Safe travels on your trip.
Example conversation
Alban is saying goodbye to Arjana at the airport.
- AlbanMirupafshim, Arjana!Goodbye, Arjana!
- ArjanaMirupafshim, Alban!Goodbye, Alban!
- AlbanRrugë të mbarë!Safe travels!
- ArjanaFaleminderit shumë!Thank you very much!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mbarë, rrugë, të, CC BY-SA 4.0.
