gjëra
The English phrase 'things' is translated into Albanian as gjëra.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is gjëra, and its singular form is gjë.
Did you know?
- The word gjë does not just mean 'thing' but is often used to mean 'food' or 'a meal' in specific contexts. For example, asking if there is 'something' to eat uses the same root as 'things'.
- In some dialects, gjë can be used to refer to a 'secret' or 'private matter' when phrased as 'having a thing' with someone.
- In many Albanian contexts, saying çfarë gjëje? is a way of asking 'what's the matter?' or 'what is the problem?', rather than asking 'what thing?'
Examples in context
- Mirë, në atë zonë, natyrisht gjërat janë ndryshe per burrat dhe gratë.Well, in that area, of course things are different for men and women.This sentence shows how to use gjëra to describe how things are different for men and women.Tatoeba #4963692 by drilon90, translation #4960598 by jea310
- Kishe të drejtë për shumë gjëra. Megjithatë bëre disa gabime.You were right about several things. However, you made a few errors.This sentence uses gjëra to indicate being right about several things.Tatoeba #6983380 by aln, translation #3042221 by CK
- Nuk duhet të thuash gjëra të tilla në mes të njerëzve.You ought not to say such things in public.This sentence demonstrates how to say 'such things' using gjëra.Tatoeba #2365571 by iliri, translation #41582 by Swift
- Mirëmëngjes, Zoti Smith.Good morning, Mr. Smith.
- Ju lutem, mund të më sjellni një gotë ujë?Can you please bring me a glass of water?
- Ç'kemi, shoku im?What's up, my friend?
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Example conversation
Arjana and Dritan are packing for a trip.
- ArjanaA ke mbledhur të gjitha gjëra?Have you packed all the things?
- DritanPo, por harrova disa gjëra të vogla.Yes, but I forgot some small things.
- ArjanaÇfarë gjëra harrove, Dritan?What things did you forget, Dritan?
- DritanHarrova gjëra për tualetin.I forgot the toiletries.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
