Language/Tosk-albanian/Vocabulary/Eating-Out

Tosk Albanian Vocabulary → Food and Drink → Eating Out

Introduction

Dear student,

Welcome to the "Eating Out" lesson in our Complete 0 to A1 Tosk Albanian Course! In this lesson, we will teach you how to order food and drinks at a restaurant in Tosk Albanian. Food is an essential part of Albanian culture, and we have a rich cuisine that includes delicious dishes and drinks. Knowing some basic phrases will make your dining experience much more enjoyable.

Before we start, we assume that you have learned some basic concepts such as nouns, gender, verbs, present tense, definite articles, personal pronouns, and how to use 'to be' and 'to have.' If you haven't, we suggest you check out the previous units first.

Tosk Albanian Vocabulary for Eating Out

Below are some phrases and vocabulary you can use when eating out in Albania:

Tosk Albanian	Pronunciation	English
Mirë se vini	meer-e se vee-nee	Welcome
Faleminderit	fah-leh-min-deh-reet	Thank you
Sa kushton ky?	sah koo-sh-ton ky	How much is this?
Kam nevojë për menyu	kam neh-vo-ye per menyoo	Can I have a menu?
Unë do isha	oo-neh do eesh-ah	I would like
Pjatë kryesore	pah-ya-te krye-so-reh	Main course
Supë	soo-peh	Soup
Sallatë	sa-llah-teh	Salad
Mish, peshk ose pjeshkë	mish, peshk oh-seh pjesh-ke	Meat, fish or vegetarian
Qofte	kof-teh	Meatballs
Patate pule me oriz	pah-tah-teh poo-leh meh oh-rees	Chicken and potato with rice
Ujë	oo-yeh	Water
Gazosa	gah-zoh-sah	Soda
Pi e butë	pee e boo-teh	Beer
Uiski	wees-kee	Whiskey

Useful Phrases

• Mirë se vini. - Welcome.
• Faleminderit - Thank you.
• Sa kushton ky? - How much is this?
• Kam nevojë për menyu. - Can I have a menu?
• Unë do isha… - I would like...
• Qoftët janë të shijshme. - The meatballs are tasty.
• Na sjellni llogarinë? - Can we have the bill?
• Duke falenderuar - Thanking you

Sample Dialogue

• Waiter: Mirë se vini.
• You: Mirë se vini. Kam nevojë për menyu, ju lutem.
• Waiter: Sigurisht. Çfarë do ishit?
• You: Unë do isha një qoftë me patate dhe ujë, ju lutem.
• Waiter: Mirë bukuroshe.
• Waiter: Qoftët dhe patatet janë gati. Ju lutem, shijoni.
• You: Qoftët janë të shijshme. Faleminderit.
• Waiter: Na sjellni llogarinë?
• You: Po, faleminderit. Duke falenderuar.
• Waiter: Shihemi sërish.
• You: Shihemi.

Congratulations!

You have successfully completed the "Eating Out" lesson. We hope you learned new vocabulary and useful phrases to make your next dining experience in Albania enjoyable. In the next lesson, we will cover the vocabulary related to national holidays. Keep up the excellent work!

Table of Contents - Tosk Albanian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Concepts

• Nouns and Gender
• Verbs and Present Tense
• Definite Articles
• Personal Pronouns
• To Be and To Have

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Numbers and Time

• Cardinal Numbers
• Time and Dates

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives and Nouns Agreement
• Adverbs of Manner

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Interrogative Words

• Question Words
• Negation

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Family and Friends

• Family Members
• Adjectives to Describe People
• Verbs to Describe Actions
• Talking About Friends

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Food and Drink

• Types of Food
• Drinks
• Eating Out

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Holidays and Celebrations

• National Holidays
• Religious Celebrations

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Albanian Culture

• History of Albania
• Traditions and Customs

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Geography and Landmarks

• Geography of Albania
• Landmarks and Monuments

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Arts and Literature

• Famous Albanian Writers and Poets
• Musical Traditions

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Sports and Leisure

• Popular Sports
• Leisure Activities

Related Lessons

• Flowers
• Days of the week
• Feelings and Emotions
• Colors
• Health
• Verbs to Describe Actions
• Family
• Jobs
• Greetings
• Days of the Week