Language/Tosk-albanian/Grammar/Question-Words
As a beginner in Tosk Albanian, it's important to learn how to form questions correctly. In this unit, we will introduce you to the different question words in Tosk Albanian and how to use them.
Interrogative Words
Interrogative words are used to ask questions in Tosk Albanian. They are the equivalent of the English words 'what', 'who', 'when', 'where', 'why', 'how', and 'how much/many'. Below is a list of common Tosk Albanian interrogative words:
- ç'falet? - what's the matter?
- ç'është kjo? - what is this?
- kush? - who?
- ku? - where?
- kur? - when?
- pse? - why?
- si? - how?
- sa? - how much/many?
Note that Tosk Albanian uses the same word for 'what' and 'which': 'ç'ka'.
When using interrogative words, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, interrogative words must be placed at the beginning of the sentence for the sentence to be considered a question. Secondly, the intonation of the sentence should be raised at the end, to indicate that it's a question.
Below are some examples:
| Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ç'është kjo? | cheshtë kyo? | What is this? |
| Kush je ti? | koosh yeh tee? | Who are you? |
| Kur vjen autobusi? | koohr v-yen ahwtoh-boo-see? | When does the bus come? |
| Ku jeton ti? | koo jeh-tohn tee? | Where do you live? |
You may have noticed that Tosk Albanian does not use the auxiliary verb 'do' to form simple questions. Instead, interrogative words are used to indicate a question.
Review
To successfully use interrogative words in Tosk Albanian, remember the following:
- Tosk Albanian uses interrogative words to form questions.
- Interrogative words must be placed at the beginning of the sentence.
- The intonation of the sentence should be raised at the end to indicate a question.
Keep practicing with the examples provided, and don't hesitate to ask questions yourself to improve your understanding of Tosk Albanian.