foke
The English word "seal" (the marine mammal) is translated into Albanian as foke.
foke is the term used to refer to the pinniped, or seal, in Albanian.
Meaning: pinniped (noun)
Did you know?
- In Albanian folklore, the foke is sometimes linked to myths about shapeshifters who can transition between human and animal forms in the Adriatic Sea.
- While foke refers to the animal, the word for a wax seal used on a document is vulos. The two meanings of 'seal' in English use completely different roots in Albanian.
- The word foke is a direct loanword from the Italian foca. This reflects the strong historical Mediterranean influence on Albanian maritime terminology.
Examples in context
- Kjo foke është shumë e madhe.This seal is very large.
Example conversation
Alban and Elira are visiting an aquarium.
- AlbanShiko, Elira, një foke po kërceu!Look, Elira, a seal is jumping!
- EliraËshtë vërtet shumë e shpejtë.It is really very fast.
- AlbanMendoj se foke është kafsha ime e preferuar.I think the seal is my favorite animal.
- Eliraedhe për mua është!It is for me too!
