ferrë
The English word 'thorn' is translated into Albanian as ferrë. If unsure, use ferrë. Wiktionary also lists thumb.
Meaning: sharp protective structure of a plant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Albanian | IPA |
|---|---|
| ferrë | |
| thumb | [θumb] (narrow) |
The term refers to the sharp protective structure of a plant.
Related words
Did you know?
- The word ferrë shares a common ancestor with the Old Norse word spjǫr, which is the origin of the English word 'spear'.
- In Albanian, the concept of a 'thorn' and the concept of a 'fingernail' are tied together through the word form thumb.
Example sentences for Albanian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Dritan and Majlinda are gardening together.
- DritanMajlinda, shiko këtë ferrë këtu.Majlinda, look at this thorn here.
- MajlindaKu është? Mos u prek!Where is it? Don't touch it!
- DritanËshtë shumë e mprehtë.It is very sharp.
- MajlindaPranoje me kujdes atë ferrë.Remove that thorn carefully.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thorn” translations and entries ferrë, thumb, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ferrë, thumb, CC BY-SA 4.0.
