Language/Tosk-albanian/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions
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In this lesson, we will learn about expressing feelings and emotions in Tosk Albanian. Emotions are a crucial aspect of human communication, and it's essential to know how to express them in a foreign language.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Days of the week & How to Say Hello and Greetings.
Basic Emotions[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic emotions that we all feel at some point in our lives:
| Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| gëzim | gə'zim | happiness |
| trishtim | trɪʃ'tim | sadness |
| zemër-im | zɛ'mær-im | heartache |
| qetësi | cɛ'təsi | calmness |
| zemërim | zɛ'mərim | anger |
| dëshirë | 'dəʃiɾə | desire |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: A je i/e lumtur sot? (Are you happy today?)
- Person 2: Po, jam shumë i lumtur. (Yes, I am very happy.)
- Person 1: Çfarë ka ndodhur? Pse je trishtuar? (What happened? Why are you sad?)
- Person 2: E kam humbur qenin e shtëpisë. (I lost my house dog.)
Complex Emotions[edit | edit source]
Now let's take a look at some more complex emotions:
| Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| gëzim-mallëngjim | gə'zim mal'luŋjim | joy |
| acarim | a'tsarim | annoyance |
| inkurajim | iŋ'kurajim | encouragement |
| lodhje | lɔ'dhjɛ | fatigue |
| shqetësim | ʃcɛ'təsim | worry |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: A e ndien mallin për të takuar familjen? (Do you feel the joy of meeting your family?)
- Person 2: Po, kam shumë gëzim-mallëngjim. (Yes, I have a lot of joy.)
- Person 1: Më ndjen pak acarim, sepse nuk më pëlqen ajo që po bën. (I feel a bit annoyed because I don't like what you're doing.)
- Person 2: Faleminderit për t'u kujdesur, do ta ndryshoj. (Thank you for caring, I will change it.)
Expressing Intensity[edit | edit source]
Sometimes emotions can be more intense than usual. Here are some words that we can use to express the intensity of our emotions:
| Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| zemërim i egërsuar | zɛ'mərim i 'ɛɟərsuar | rage |
| trishtim i thellë | trɪʃ'tim i θɛl | profound sadness |
| gëzim i papërshkrueshëm | gəzim i pərʃkru'ejʃəm | indescribable joy |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Nevojitem që t'i shpreha zemërimit tim të egërsuar. (I need to express my intense anger.)
- Person 2: Duhet ti shprehësh, por kontrolloje sjelljen tënde. (You should express it, but control your behavior.)
- Person 1: Shpresoj që koha do të ulë trishtimin tim të thellë. (I hope time will decrease my profound sadness.)
- Person 2: Do të jesh mirë, të gjithë kemi ditë të mira dhe të këqia. (You will be fine, we all have good and bad days.)
Idiomatic Expressions[edit | edit source]
Idioms are expressions that cannot be understood by simply knowing the meanings of the words used. Here are some idiomatic expressions in Tosk Albanian that deal with emotions:
| Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| kam një shqetësim nëse... | kam njə ʃcɛ'təsim nɛ'sɛ... | I am worried if... |
| kisha njëndërgjegjësim | kiʃa njə n'dərɟəʃjɛ'sim | I felt guilty |
| kam zemër sa qeni | kam zɛ'mær sə 'cɛni | I am very angry |
| grinjë e grinjë | grinjə ɛ grinjə | little by little |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Kam një shqetësim nëse nuk vijnë ata sot. (I am worried if they do not come today.)
- Person 2: Mos u shqetëso, mbase kanë probleme. (Do not worry, maybe they have problems.)
- Person 1: Unë kisha njëndërgjegjësim për atë që bëra. (I felt guilty for what I did.)
- Person 2: Po bëje një gabim nuk është përgjegjësi e tillë. (Making a mistake is not such a responsibility.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In conclusion, emotions are an essential part of human communication, and it's crucial to know how to express them in a foreign language. I hope this lesson was helpful to you. Don't hesitate to practice these expressions with some native speakers of Tosk Albanian on Polyglot Club. You can also use the platform to increase your vocabulary and ask any questions.
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Religious Celebrations & National Holidays.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Climate and Weather
- Family
- At the Hotel
- Numbers
- Food
- Animals
- Months of the year
- Days of the week
- Say Hello