gjellë
[ɟɛɫ]
The English word "stew" can be translated into Albanian as gjellë.
gjellë refers to a dish.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Did you know?
- The word gjellë is actually a singular form of the word gjallë, which means 'alive' or 'living'.
- While gjellë is the general term for a dish, Albanians often use the specific word tavë for dishes cooked in a traditional clay pot.
- In traditional Albanian hospitality, offering a gjellë prepared with local lamb or vegetables is considered a primary way to honor a guest.
Examples in context
- Po, sidomos gullashi ishte fantastik!Yes, especially the stew was fantastic!
- Është një tavë me mish, perime dhe përzierje të shijshme.It's a stew with meat, vegetables, and flavorful seasonings.
- Kjo gjellë është shumë e shijshme.This dish is very delicious.
- Dua të gatuaj një gjellë të ngrohtë.I want to cook a warm dish.
Example conversation
Dritan and Majlinda are having lunch together.
- DritanMajlinda, çfarë është kjo gjellë?Majlinda, what is this stew?
- MajlindaËshtë një gjellë tradicionale shqiptare.It is a traditional Albanian stew.
- DritanEra është vërtet e mirë.The smell is really good.
- MajlindaProvoje, Dritan, është shumë e ngrohtë.Try it, Dritan, it is very warm.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gjellë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gjellë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
