Language/Tosk-albanian/Vocabulary/Drinks
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Hi Tosk Albanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about drinks vocabulary in Tosk Albanian. We will also add some cultural information and interesting facts.
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Vocabulary
The table below shows the drinks vocabulary in Tosk Albanian with transliterations and English translations.
| Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ujë | /uja/ | water |
| kafe | /kafe/ | coffee |
| birrë | /birə/ | beer |
| limonatë | /limonatə/ | lemonade |
| çaj | /tʃaj/ | tea |
| qumësht | /qumesht/ | milk |
| sodë | /soda/ | soda |
| verë | /verə/ | wine |
| rakë | /rakə/ | raki |
Cultural information
Albanians have a long-standing tradition of hospitality. It is considered rude to not offer drinks or coffee to guests when they visit your home. Coffee is a big part of Albanian culture, and it is a common ritual to invite friends or family over for coffee. Moreover, some Albanians love to drink rakia, a type of brandy made from fermented fruit. It is considered a traditional Albanian drink and often enjoyed with friends and family at festivities.
Interesting Facts
- Albania is known for its excellent wines. The country has a long tradition of wine-making dating back thousands of years. One of the most famous and oldest grape varieties in Albania is the Shesh i Zi, which is used to produce red wines. - Coffee culture is also a significant part of Albanian culture. There are multiple coffee shops in Albania, and coffee is served not only as a morning drink but also after meals and during social events. - The Albanian word for water is pronounced just like the English word "wire" but with a "y" sound in front of it.
Now that we have learned the vocabulary let's practice with a dialogue:
- Person 1: Do you want something to drink? (A doni dicka për të pirë?)
- Person 2: Yes, I want water, please. (Po, dua ujë, ju lutem.)
- Person 1: Sure, here you go. (Sigurisht, duajkë të marrësh.)
You can practice more by finding native speakers on the Polyglot Club and asking them any questions you may have.
Don't forget to review the pronunciation and meanings of the vocabulary words by visiting the Vocabulary page.
That's it for this lesson, congratulations on learning some useful vocabulary! 🎉👍
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