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About Albanian
Albanian is its own branch of Indo-European with no close relatives.
Speakers
7+ million
Language Family
Indo-European (Albanian branch)
Writing System
Latin alphabet
Difficulty
Hard
Spoken in
Why Learn Albanian?
Albania has beautiful coastlines and is one of Europe's most affordable destinations.
Common Albanian Words
Start your Albanian journey with these essential words and phrases.
Përshëndetje
Hello
per-shen-DET-ye
Faleminderit
Thank you
fah-leh-meen-DEH-reet
Ju lutem
Please
yoo LOO-tem
Po
Yes
poh
Jo
No
yoh
Ujë
Water
OO-yeh
Ushqim
Food
oosh-KEEM
Mik
Friend
meek
Dashuri
Love
dah-shoo-REE
Mirupafshim
Goodbye
mee-roo-pahf-SHEEM
Shtëpi
House
SHTEH-pee
Diell
Sun
dee-ELL
History of Albanian
Albanian descends from ancient Illyrian or Thracian languages, making it an isolate within Indo-European. The language was first written in the 15th century. Two main dialects—Gheg (north) and Tosk (south)—differ significantly. Standard Albanian is based on Tosk. Despite Ottoman rule, Albanian preserved its identity and became official with independence in 1912.
Is Albanian Hard to Learn?
Albanian has unique grammar with two major dialects (Gheg and Tosk). The definite article is suffixed. Verb conjugation is complex with many irregular forms. Vocabulary has layers from Latin, Greek, Turkish, and Slavic, making some words familiar.
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