Albania is a fantastic destination, and while many people speak English, learning a few words in Shqip (Albanian) will make your experience even more special! Locals really appreciate it when visitors make the effort, and it can be super helpful in small towns or rural areas.
Here’s a quick and easy guide to the most useful Albanian words and phrases for your travels.
🗣️ Greetings & Essentials
- Hello → Përshëndetje (per-shen-DET-ye) / Tung! (casual)
- Good morning → Mirëmëngjes (meer-mehn-JES)
- Goodbye → Mirupafshim (meer-oo-PAF-sheem)
- Please → Ju lutem (you LOO-tem)
- Thank you → Faleminderit (fa-le-min-DEH-rit)
- Yes / No → Po (poh) / Jo (yo)
🍽️ Ordering Food & Drinks
- I would like… → Do të doja… (DOH tuh DOH-ya)
- A coffee, please → Një kafe, ju lutem
- The bill, please → Mund ta marr faturën?
🛒 Shopping & Prices
- How much is this? → Sa kushton?
- Too expensive! → Shumë shtrenjtë!
- Can I get a discount? → Mund të bëni një zbritje?
🚕 Getting Around
- Where is…? → Ku është…?
- Left / Right / Straight → Majtas / Djathtas / Drejt
- How do I get to…? → Si mund të shkoj te…?
🔑 Emergency Phrases
- Help! → Ndihmë!
- I don’t understand → Nuk kuptoj
- I need a doctor → Kam nevojë për një mjek
💡 Quick Tips
✔ Start small – « Faleminderit » (Thank you) goes a long way!
✔ Watch YouTube videos – Here is a great one below !
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