uthull
/ˈuthuɫ/feminine
The Albanian word for vinegar is uthull.
uthull is a noun used to refer to the condiment vinegar.
Meaning: condiment (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
uthull is a feminine noun, which means it will take feminine articles and adjectives when used in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈuthuɫ/
Did you know?
- If you are describing a person with a sharp or 'acidic' temperament in Albanian, you might use metaphors related to the sourness found in uthull.
- Uthull is an essential component of 'turshi', the traditional Albanian pickled vegetables that serve as a staple side dish.
- The word uthull is built from the root uthët, which refers to something 'sour' or 'acidic' in Albanian.
Examples in context
- Më duhet pak uthull.I need a little vinegar.
- Uthulla është në dollap.The vinegar is in the cupboard.
- Më duhet pak uthull për sallatën.I need a little vinegar for the salad.
- Kjo uthull është shumë e thartë.This vinegar is very sour.
Example conversation
In the kitchen while preparing dinner.
- MajlindaDritan, a ke pak uthull?Dritan, do you have some vinegar?
- DritanPo, e kam në frigorifer.Yes, I have it in the fridge.
- MajlindaMë duhet për marinat.I need it for the marinades.
- DritanE marr unë menjëherë.I will get it immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vinegar” translations and entries uthull, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries uthull, CC BY-SA 4.0.
