streptokoku
The English word streptococcus is streptokoku in Albanian.
The term refers to the bacterium known as streptococcus.
Meaning: bacterium (noun)
Which one should you use?
streptokoku is the singular form, while streptokokët is the plural form.
How does it change in a sentence?
streptokoku is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- While streptokoku is the technical term, Albanian speakers often use the term angina to describe the illness caused by these bacteria.
- The word streptokoku functions grammatically exactly like the Albanian word for 'book', which is libër. It is fully integrated into the Albanian declension system rather than being treated as a foreign exception.
- While the word looks like a Greek loan, its ending changes to fit Albanian rhythm. The suffix '-u' in streptokoku is not part of the original Latin or Greek, but is a native Albanian marker for masculine nouns.
Examples in context
- Kam dëgjuar që Bakteret Streptokoke mund të shkaktojnë infeksione të lëkurës. A është e vërtetë?I heard that Streptococcus bacteria can cause skin infections. Is that true?
- Streptokoku shkakton infeksion në fyt.Streptococcus causes throat infection.
Example conversation
At a doctor's office.
- AlbanA është streptokoku ky?Is this streptococcus?
- TeaPo, rezultati është pozitiv.Yes, the result is positive.
- AlbanA është i rrezikshëm?Is it dangerous?
- TeaJo, po duhet trajtim.No, but it needs treatment.
