votë
feminine
The English word 'vote' can be translated into Albanian as votë. If unsure, use votë. Wiktionary also lists drejtë and votim.
Meaning: formalised choice (noun)
Ways to say it
| Albanian | Note |
|---|---|
| votë | feminine |
| drejtë | |
| votim | masculine |
The term refers to a formalised choice. You can also use the related verb votoj to mean the act of asserting a choice.
Which one should you use?
The choice between words depends on whether you are talking about the unit of choice or the process. Use the feminine noun votë to refer to a single vote, whereas the masculine noun votim refers to the act of voting or the process of voting itself. For example, the phrase votim i lirë is commonly used to express 'free voting' or 'free elections' in a political context.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun votim has the plural form votime, which translates to 'votings' or 'voting sessions'.
Did you know?
- The word drejtë evolved from the Late Latin drictus, traveling through the now-extinct Dalmatian language before entering Albanian.
- While votim refers to the process, Albanians use the word zgjedhje to describe 'elections', which literally translates to 'choices'.
- In some political contexts, the phrase votë e bindur refers to a 'committed vote' or a 'secured vote', using a word that literally means 'convinced'.
Examples in context
- Unë do të votoj në zgjedhjet e ardhshme.I will vote in the upcoming elections.
- Të drejtat e votimit janë të rëndësishme për demokracinë.The rights to vote are important for democracy.
- Po numërojnë votat për të përcaktuar fituesin.They are counting the votes to determine the winner.
- Voto për të bërë ndryshimin që dëshiron të shohësh.Vote to make the change you want to see.
- Çdo votë është shumë e rëndësishme.Every vote is very important.
- A e dha votën tënde?Did you cast your vote?
Example conversation
Dritan and Arjana are discussing a community election.
- DritanArjana, a ke dhënë votën tënde?Arjana, have you cast your vote?
- ArjanaPo, Dritan, sapo e dhashë.Yes, Dritan, I just gave it.
- DritanCila votë fitoi në fund?Which vote won in the end?
- ArjanaEdhe tani po i numërojnë.They are still counting them.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vote” translations and entries drejtë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries drejtë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
