Language/Tosk-albanian/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Tosk Albanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on Tosk Albanian vocabulary related to education.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Clothes & Flowers.
Basic education[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic education vocabulary:
| Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| shkollë | /ʃkolə/ | school |
| mësues | /məsjuɛs/ | teacher |
| nxënës | /nd͡ʒənəs/ | student |
| orë | /ɔrə/ | class |
- Person 1: Nxënësja ime është shumë e zgjuar. (/My student is very smart/)
- Person 2: That's great! Cila shkollë? (/Which school?/)
- Person 1: Shkolla e mesme "Asim Vokshi". (/Asim Vokshi High School/)
Higher education[edit | edit source]
Now let's move on to higher education:
| Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| universitet | /univɛrsitɛt/ | university |
| diplomë | /diploːmə/ | diploma |
| fakultet | /fakultɛt/ | faculty |
| magjistër | /magjistəɾ/ | master |
| daktoraturë | /daktoraturə/ | doctorate |
- Person 1: Kam diplomë në Informatikë. (/I have a diploma in Computer Science/)
- Person 2: Bravo! Kur e mbarove universitetin? (/Congratulations! When did you finish university?/)
- Person 1: E mbarova para dy vjetësh. (/I finished two years ago/)
Classroom objects[edit | edit source]
Here are some classroom objects you might need to know:
| Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| dëftesë | /dəftɛsə/ | notebook |
| laps | /laps/ | pencil |
| thjesht | /θjɛʃt/ | eraser |
| ruler | /rulɛɾ/ | ruler (same spelling) |
| tabela | /tabɛla/ | blackboard |
- Person 1: Kam nevojë për një laps. (/I need a pencil/)
- Person 2: Për të shkruar në dëftesë apo në tabelë? (/To write in your notebook or on the blackboard?/)
- Person 1: Për të shkruar në tabelë. (/To write on the blackboard/)
Interesting facts[edit | edit source]
- Education is very important in Albanian culture. Most Albanians see education as a way to improve their social status and to provide a better life for their families. - The University of Tirana, founded in 1957, is the oldest and largest university in Albania. - In Albania, education is free and compulsory for all children aged 6 to 16. - Many Albanians study at universities abroad, particularly in Italy and the USA.
To improve your Tosk Albanian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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