verë e bardhë
In Albanian, the phrase for white wine is verë e bardhë.
The phrase refers to an alcoholic drink made from grapes that is pale or golden in color.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of verë (wine) and e bardhë (white).
Did you know?
- The Albanian word for 'white', bardhë, shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'bright'.
Examples in context
- Verë e bardhë, ju lutem.White wine, please.
- Më pëlqen më shumë verë e bardhë.I like white wine more.
Example conversation
Dritan and Arjana are ordering drinks at a restaurant.
- DritanÇfarë do të pijmë sot, Arjana?What shall we drink today, Arjana?
- ArjanaUnë do të porosis një verë e bardhë.I will order a white wine.
- DritanEdhe unë do të njëjëjtën.I'll have the same.
- ArjanaShumë mirë, po i thërras kamierit.Very well, I'm calling the waiter.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bardhë, e, verë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
