i shëmtuar
The English word "ugly" is translated into Albanian as i shëmtuar.
The primary way to express that something is displeasing to the eye is by using i shëmtuar. Jo estetik is used to express that something lacks aesthetic appeal. Beyond physical appearance, shëmtuar can be used metaphorically to describe an ugly or disgraceful action or situation.
Meaning: displeasing to the eye, not aesthetically pleasing (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes its ending to match the gender of the noun: i shëmtuar is masculine and e shëmtuar is feminine. The plural form of the adjective is të shëmtuarit for masculine nouns or të shëmtuarat for feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'ugly' mainly for looks, e shëmtuar can describe an 'unlucky' or 'bad' coincidence.
- The word shëmtuar is closely related to the verb shëmtaj, which means 'to make something ugly' or 'to spoil'. In English, 'ugly' is primarily a state, but in Albanian, it is deeply tied to the process of becoming spoiled.
- When describing a person as 'ugly' in a mean way, Albanians might use the word shëmtuar, but to be more polite or indirect, they may use jo shumë i bukur, which literally means 'not very beautiful'.
Examples in context
- Ky qytet është i shëmtuar.This city is ugly.This sentence is useful for describing a city using i shëmtuar.Tatoeba #6981354 by aln, translation #6981355 by aln
- Kjo vazo nuk është fare estetike.This vase is not aesthetic at all.
- Ai është një njeri i shëmtuar.He is an ugly person.
Example conversation
Elira and Ervin are looking at a piece of art.
- EliraA mendoj se ky kapitull është i shëmtuar.I think this chapter is ugly.
- ErvinVërtet? Unë e pëlqej shumë.Really? I like it a lot.
- EliraNgjyrat janë thjesht të shëmtuara.The colors are just ugly.
- ErvinKjo është thjesht shija jote, Elira.This is just your taste, Elira.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
