adjective
Uncommon
Albanian
al-BAY-nih-uhn
Albanian (adjective) means relating to Albania, its people, or its language. Example: “We tried a traditional Albanian dish at the new restaurant downtown.”
adjective
1
Relating to Albania, its people, or its language.
"We tried a traditional Albanian dish at the new restaurant downtown."
noun
1
A person from Albania, or a member of the Albanian ethnic group found across Albania and Kosovo.
"Many Albanians living abroad still send money home to support their families."
2
The Albanian language, spoken mainly in Albania and Kosovo.
"Albanian is not closely related to any other living language in Europe."
How to use Albanian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Albania and its people or language.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Albanians
- Comparative
- more Albanian
- Superlative
- most Albanian
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Etymology
From Albania + the adjective/noun suffix -n.
Rhymes for Albanian
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What does “Albanian” mean?
The word “Albanian” means relating to Albania, its people, or its language. In plain terms, relating to Albania and its people or language.
How do you pronounce “Albanian”?
“Albanian” is pronounced al-BAY-nih-uhn (/ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Albanian” in a sentence?
Here is “Albanian” used in a sentence: “We tried a traditional Albanian dish at the new restaurant downtown.”
What part of speech is “Albanian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Albanian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Albanian” a common word?
“Albanian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Albanian” have?
“Albanian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Albania, its people, or its language.
