Here are basic words and common phrases in the language of Albanian:
| Translation | Phrase | IPA | Pronunciation | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albanian | shqip | /ʃkʲip/ | (shkEEp) | (listen) |
| hello | tungjatjeta (abbrev. tung) | /tunɡʲatjɛta/ | (tUhn-ngIAt-IEta) | (listen) |
| good-bye | mirupafshim | /mirupafʃim/ | (mEEr-Uh-oA-fshEEm) | (listen) |
| please | ju lutem | /ju lutɛm/ | (iU LU-tehm) | (listen) |
| thank you | faleminderit | /faʟɛmindɛrit/ | (fAh-leh-mEE-nde-rEEt) | (listen) |
| that one | atë | /atə/ | (ATEH) | (listen) |
| how much? | sa është? | /sa əʃtə/ | (sAh ush-te) | (listen) |
| English | anglisht | /anɡliʃt/ | (ahn-GLEE-sht) | (listen) |
| yes | po | /po/ | (POE) | (listen) |
| no | jo | /jo/ | (IOH) | (listen) |
| sorry | më fal | /mə fal/ | (mUh FAL) | (listen) |
| I don’t understand | nuk kuptoj | /nuk kuptoj/ | (nUhk KUP-toi) | (listen) |
| where's the bathroom? | ku është banjoja? | /ku əʃtə baɲoja/ | (kuh ush-tEh bA-nio-jA) | (listen) |
| generic toast | gëzuar | /ɡəzuar/ | (gUh-zuh-ar) | (listen) |
| Do you speak English? | flisni anglisht? | /flisni anɡliʃt/ | (flee-snEE ahn-GLEE-sht) | (listen) |