faleminderit
[falɛminˈdɛɹit]
To say "thank you" in Albanian, use faleminderit.
Faleminderit is one of the most common expressions of thanks in Albanian and is used in formal settings.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Faleminderit is the standard, polite way to express gratitude in both formal and neutral situations. If you are speaking to someone you respect or someone in a higher position, you may use the more formal expression Ju falenderoj.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "thank you very much", add the word shumë after faleminderit to get faleminderit shumë.
When do people say it?
When someone says faleminderit to you, a common way to respond is by saying Jo asgjë, which is equivalent to "It's nothing" or "You're welcome". You can also respond with Me kënaqësi, which means "With pleasure".
Did you know?
- The word faleminderit is a beautiful relic of old etiquette, literally translating to 'we salute your honor' or 'we pray for your honor'.
- The root fal in faleminderit is also used in the word for 'forgiveness' in Albanian, linking gratitude with the act of pardoning.
- In some traditional Albanian settings, a nod of the head or a hand over the heart can accompany faleminderit to show deeper sincerity.
Examples in context
- Faleminderit që më shtuat në grup.Thank you for adding me to the group.This sentence shows how to use faleminderit when someone adds you to a group.Tatoeba #6983203 by aln, translation #5936245 by Gamero
- Faleminderit që më mësuar si ta bëj këtë.Thank you for teaching me how to do this.This sentence demonstrates using faleminderit after someone has taught you something.Tatoeba #6989519 by aln, translation #3610551 by CK
- Faleminderit!Thank you!This sentence shows faleminderit used as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #380437 by kellenparker, translation #374827 by sysko
- Faleminderit për ndihmën!Thank you for the help!
- Ju falenderoj për mundësinë!Thank you for the opportunity!
- Faleminderit shumë për dhuratën!Thank you very much for the gift!
- Faleminderit për mikpritjen e mirë!Thank you for the warm hospitality!
- Ju falenderoj të gjithëve!Thank you all!
- Jam shumë mirënjohës/shumë e mirënjohëse!I am very grateful!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elira hands Ervin a cup of coffee.
- ErvinFaleminderit shumë, Elira!Thank you very much, Elira!
- EliraS'ka përse, Ervin.You're welcome, Ervin.
- ErvinKjo ka qenë shumë e mirë.This was very good.
- EliraMë vjen mirë që të pëlqeu.I'm glad you liked it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries faleminderit, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries faleminderit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
