krundeckë
The English word "toothpick" is translated into Albanian as krundeckë.
krundeckë refers to a small stick used for removing food residue from the area between the teeth.
Meaning: stick for removing food residue from the area between the teeth (noun)
Did you know?
- Using a krundeckë too aggressively in a public social setting can sometimes be seen as a sign of poor manners in traditional Albanian etiquette.
- The suffix in krundeckë indicates that the object is very small, a common way in Albanian to create names for tiny household items.
- While krundeckë is the standard term, in some dialects, people might simply refer to it as a 'shkop' meaning 'stick'.
Example conversation
Klodian and Arjana are finishing a meal at a restaurant.
- KlodianArjana, a ke një krundeckë?Arjana, do you have a toothpick?
- ArjanaJo, nuk kam në çantë.No, I don't have one in my bag.
- KlodianAtëherë do të kërkoj te kamieri.Then I will ask the waiter.
- ArjanaPo, pyete e shpejt.Yes, ask him quickly.
