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Why learn Albanian?
Albanian is one of the 67 languages you can learn on Lingocard with frequency-ranked flashcards, spaced repetition, and live speaking partners. Build vocabulary and pronunciation at your own pace, on web and mobile.
Albanian is written in the Latin script. In the US Foreign Service Institute ranking, Albanian is a Category III language - about 1100 class hours to professional working proficiency for English speakers. Albanian forms its own branch - learners commonly study it alongside Greek or Italian.
50 essential Albanian words
Start with the words you will actually meet: learn these and you will recognize something in almost every Albanian sentence.
| # | Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | unë | OO-nuh | I |
| 2 | ti | tee | you |
| 3 | ai | ahy | he |
| 4 | ajo | ah-YOH | she |
| 5 | ne | neh | we |
| 6 | ju | yoo | you |
| 7 | ata | ah-TAH | they |
| 8 | ky | kew | this |
| 9 | çfarë | CHFAH-ruh | what |
| 10 | kush | koosh | who |
| 11 | jo | yoh | no |
| 12 | dhe | dheh | and |
| 13 | ose | OH-seh | or |
| 14 | por | pohr | but |
| 15 | në | nuh | in |
| 16 | me | meh | with |
| 17 | një | nyuh | one |
| 18 | dy | dew | two |
| 19 | madh | mahdh | big |
| 20 | vogël | VOH-guhl | small |
| 21 | mirë | MEE-ruh | good |
| 22 | ri | ree | new |
| 23 | njeri | nyeh-REE | person |
| 24 | ujë | OO-yuh | water |
| 25 | ditë | DEE-tuh | day |
| 26 | vit | veet | year |
| 27 | kohë | KOH-huh | time |
| 28 | shtëpi | shtuh-PEE | house |
| 29 | punë | POO-nuh | work |
| 30 | jetë | YEH-tuh | life |
| 31 | fjalë | FYAH-luh | word |
| 32 | jam | yahm | be |
| 33 | kam | kahm | have |
| 34 | bëj | buhy | do |
| 35 | them | them | say |
| 36 | di | dee | know |
| 37 | shoh | shoh | see |
| 38 | shkoj | shkoy | go |
| 39 | vij | veey | come |
| 40 | jap | yahp | give |
| 41 | marr | mahr | take |
| 42 | dua | DOO-ah | want |
| 43 | ha | hah | eat |
| 44 | pi | pee | to drink |
| 45 | tani | tah-NEE | now |
| 46 | këtu | kuh-TOO | here |
| 47 | atje | aht-YEH | there |
| 48 | ku | koo | where |
| 49 | pse | pseh | why |
| 50 | gjithë | GYEE-thuh | all |
Useful phrases in Albanian
- Përshëndetje · per-shen-DET-yeh · Hello / Good day
- Si je? · see yeh · How are you?
- Faleminderit · fa-le-min-DEH-rit · Thank you
- Të lutem · tuh LOO-tem · Please
- Unë quhem... · OO-nuh CHOO-hem · My name is...
- Ku është...? · koo USH-tuh · Where is...?
- Mirupafshim · mee-roo-PAHF-sheem · Goodbye
- Më falni · muh FAHL-nee · Excuse me
- Nuk kuptoj · nook koop-TOY · I don't understand
- A mund të më ndihmoni? · ah moond tuh muh ndee-MOH-nee · Can you help me?
- Sa kushton? · sah koosh-TOHN · How much is it?
- Shihemi nesër! · SHEE-heh-mee NEH-sur · See you tomorrow!
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Frequently asked questions about learning Albanian
How difficult is it to learn Albanian?
How difficult Albanian is depends on your background, but every language becomes manageable with consistent daily practice. Focusing on the most frequent words first means you can understand and say a lot early on. In the US Foreign Service Institute ranking, Albanian is a Category III language - about 1100 class hours to professional working proficiency for English speakers.
What should I learn first to reach a basic level in Albanian?
Start with the 100-500 most frequent words (free in our apps) and the thematic dictionaries most relevant to your daily life. Set clear goals and practise a few minutes every day - consistency is what produces results. Then connect with other learners to build confidence at your new basic level.
How long does it take to learn Albanian?
Most learners reach a comfortable conversational level in Albanian within 8-18 months of consistent daily study. Practising vocabulary with spaced repetition and speaking regularly speeds this up considerably. About 6 million people across 2 countries speak Albanian, so you will never run short of practice partners.
How do I improve my Albanian vocabulary?
Use the spaced-repetition and flashcard systems in the app. You can set daily, weekly, or yearly goals in our mobile apps and steadily reach the vocabulary size you’re aiming for.
Is Albanian pronunciation hard?
Every language has a few sounds that take practice, but Albanian pronunciation becomes consistent with regular listening and speaking. Hearing the language often matters more than memorising rules.
How do I get Free Albanian speaking practice?
Open the Practice or Friends page in the app, send practice requests, and start real conversations with other learners - don’t be shy! You can also mention that you want speaking practice when you create your account, and the platform will help match you with suitable partners.
Do I need to learn the Albanian alphabet first?
If Albanian uses a different script, learning it early unlocks reading - and it's usually faster than people expect. On Lingocard you'll find every alphabet, with example words, free.