kohë
In Albanian, time is kohë.
kohë is used to refer to the abstract concept of time or a duration of time. When expressing specific units of measurement like hours or minutes, use the specific words for those units instead. When telling time, the word para means 'to' for expressing minutes and pas means 'past'.
Meaning: measurement of a quantity of time (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use kohë when discussing the general concept of time or a period of time. For specific measurements of time, use words such as saat (hour) or minutë (minute).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on its role in a sentence. Use kohën when time is the direct object of a verb, such as in the phrase humbas kohën (to waste time). Use kohës to indicate possession or a relationship, such as in shpenzimi i kohës (the spending of time).
Did you know?
- In Albanian, talking about 'spending time' (shpenzimi i kohës) uses a verb that is also used for spending money.
- In certain historical linguistic reconstructions, the root of kohë is linked to a Proto-Indo-European form that is thought to describe a specific turning or sequence, rather than just a measurement.
- When an Albanian speaker refers to 'wasting time', they use the phrase humbas kohën, where the verb humbas means 'to lose'.
Examples in context
- Ju do te futeni në telashe nqs shpenzoni kohë me të.You’ll get into trouble if you spend time with him.This sentence shows how to use kohë when talking about spending time.Tatoeba #1962612 by Ylberi, translation #1962610 by Ylberi
- Ai gjithmonë arrin në kohë.He always arrives on time.This sentence demonstrates the phrase në kohë to mean 'on time'.Tatoeba #4731202 by hajenso, translation #4728694 by paper1n0
- Çfarë bëni ju në kohën e lirë?What do you do in your free time?This sentence illustrates the phrase në kohën e lirë for 'in free time'.Tatoeba #2156624 by balkanbalkan, translation #23957 by CK
- Sa është ora?What's the time?
- Është tetë e dhjetë.It's ten past eight.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Arjana and Klodian are discussing their work schedule.
- ArjanaA keni kohë për një takim sot?Do you have time for a meeting today?
- KlodianMë vjen keq, por nuk kam kohë.I'm sorry, but I don't have time.
- ArjanaKur do të keni kohë javën tjetër?When will you have time next week?
- KlodianTë martën kam më shumë kohë.I have more time on Tuesday.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry kohë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kohë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
