ulu
The Albanian word for sit is ulu.
This word describes a person being in a position where the upper body is upright and the legs are supported.
Meaning: of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ulu is the imperative form, used when giving a command to sit down. The third person plural form, used to say 'they sit', is ulen.
Did you know?
- To be extra polite when a host asks you to ulu, it is culturally gracious to briefly decline once before actually sitting down.
- The verb ulen can also be used metaphorically in Albanian to describe something that is 'lowering' or 'diminishing' in value or status.
- The root of ulu is actually related to the concept of 'falling' or 'descending' into a position, rather than just the static state of being seated.
Examples in context
- Ulu dhe fol me mua.Sit down and talk to me.This sentence shows how to use ulu when inviting someone to sit and talk.Tatoeba #8737930 by arberaga, translation #3181235 by CK
- Ulu!Sit down!This sentence demonstrates a direct command using ulu.Tatoeba #6983241 by aln, translation #1349166 by sacredceltic
- Të lutem ulu.Please sit.This sentence shows how to use ulu politely with a request.Tatoeba #6983216 by aln, translation #478180 by CK
- Ju lutem, uluni.Please, sit down.
Example conversation
Arjana and Ervin are in a cafe.
- ArjanaUlu këtu, Ervin.Sit here, Ervin.
- ErvinFaleminderit, Arjana.Thank you, Arjana.
- ArjanaA dëshiron një kafe?Do you want a coffee?
- ErvinPo, ju lutem.Yes, please.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
