dukesh shumë bukur
The English phrase "you look beautiful" is translated into Albanian as dukesh shumë bukur.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that their current appearance is attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dukesh (you appear/seem), shumë (very/much) and bukur (beautifully).
Which one should you use?
While bukur is an adverb, if you wanted to say "You are beautiful" (referring to an inherent quality), you would use the adjective e bukur (for a woman) or i bukur (for a man).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form dukesh is the second-person singular present indicative of the verb duket (to appear/seem).
Did you know?
- English speakers might find a connection between the Albanian word for 'beautiful' and the German word 'Bauch', which means 'belly'.
- The word bukur can be used to describe a 'beautiful' day or a 'beautiful' gesture, expanding the meaning beyond physical appearance.
Examples in context
- Dukesh shumë bukur sot.You look very beautiful today.
- Dukesh shumë bukur me këtë fustan.You look very beautiful in this dress.
- Dukesh shumë bukur me flokët e veshur kështu.You look very beautiful with your hair done like that.
Example conversation
Alban and Majlinda are getting ready for a dinner date.
- AlbanMajlinda, dukesh shumë bukur.Majlinda, you look very beautiful.
- MajlindaFaleminderit shumë, Alban!Thank you so much, Alban!
- AlbanA të pëlqen ky stili im?Do you like my style?
- MajlindaPo, dukesh shumë mirë.Yes, you look very good.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bukur, shumë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
