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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

Relating to Albania, its people, or its language.

"We tried a traditional Albanian dish at the new restaurant downtown."

noun

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."

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 notes

In plain EnglishRelating to Albania and its people or language.

Word forms

more Albanian comparative, more Albanian comparative, Albanians plural, Albanians plural, Albanians plural, most Albanian superlative, most Albanian superlative

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Etymology

From Albania + the adjective/noun suffix -n.

Rhymes for Albanian

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Frequently asked questions

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.