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Helpful Language for Day to Day
While many Albanians in the cities and tourist areas speak English, learning a few keywords and phrases in Albanian will help you interact with locals and navigate your trip smoothly. Here are some of the most useful Albanian words and phrases for tourists.
Common Greetings:
Hello – Përshëndetje
Good morning – Mirëmëngjes
Good afternoon – Mirëdita
Good evening – Mirëmbrëma
Goodbye – Mirupafshim
Thank you – Faleminderit
You’re welcome – S’ka përse
Excuse me – Më falni
Yes – Po
No – Jo
Basic Questions:
Do you speak English? – A flisni anglisht?
I don’t understand – Nuk kuptoj
Where is…? – Ku ndodhet…?
How much is this? – Sa kushton kjo?
Where is the bathroom? – Ku është tualeti?
Food-Related Phrases:
I’m vegetarian – Jam vegjetarian
No meat for me – Pa mish për mua
No fish for me – Pa peshk për mua
The check/bill please – Llogarinë ju lutem
Shopping Phrases
How much does this cost? – Sa kushton kjo?
Too expensive – Shumë e shtrenjtë
I’ll take it – Do ta marr
Getting Around
Where is…? – Ku ndodhet…?
Train station – Stacioni i trenit
Bus station – Stacioni i autobusit
Airport – Aeroporti
Hotel – Hotel
Left – Majtas
Right – Djathtas
Straight ahead – Përpara
Behind – Prapa
Emergencies:
Help! – Ndihmë!
Call a doctor – Telefononi një mjek
Call the police – Telefononi policinë
Learning these common Albanian words and phrases will help you get by as a tourist in Albania. Albanians are friendly, so don’t be shy about trying out your language skills. Have a wonderful trip! Gëzuar udhëtimin!
