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Albanian is the official language of Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo. It is also spoken in small communities in the following countries: Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Serbia, United States, Germany, Turkey, Belgium, Sweden, Ukraine, EgyptThe Linguist List: The Albanian, Gheg Language The Linguist List: The Albanian, Tosk Language Languages Of The World: Introduction
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Fast Facts
- Language family: Indo-European, Gheg, ToskThe Linguist List: The Albanian, Gheg Language The Linguist List: The Albanian, Tosk Language
- Number of speakers: Approximately 6 millionLanguages Of The World: Introduction
- Major dialects: Elbasan-Tirana, Ship, Mandrica, Scutari, Arbanasi, Camerija, Korca, SremThe Linguist List: The Albanian, Gheg Language The Linguist List: The Albanian, Tosk Language
- Albanian speaking countries: Montenegro, Macedonia, GreeceThe Linguist List: The Albanian, Gheg Language The Linguist List: The Albanian, Tosk Language
- Number of letters in alphabet: 36 letters, 7 vowels, 29 consonantsAlbanian World: Learn Albanian
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Common Words and Phrases
- Welcome: Mire se vjenOmniglot: Useful Albanian Phrases
- Hello: C'kemi, TungjatjetaOmniglot: Useful Albanian Phrases
- Hi: CkemiFunky Albanian: Basic Phrases
- Good morning: MiremengjesFunky Albanian: Basic Phrases
- Good afternoon: MireditaOmniglot: Useful Albanian Phrases
- Good evening: MirembremaFunky Albanian: Basic Phrases
- Good night: Naten e mireFunky Albanian: Basic Phrases
- Good bye: MirupafshimFunky Albanian: Basic Phrases
- Good day: MireditaFunky Albanian: Basic Phrases
- How are you?: Si jeni?Omniglot: Useful Albanian Phrases
- I'm fine: MireOmniglot: Useful Albanian Phrases
- Pleased to meet you: Gezohem qe te takovaOmniglot: Useful Albanian Phrases
- What is your name?: Si ju quajne?The Albanian Overview: Pronounciation
- My name is ...: Me quajne...Funky Albanian: Basic Phrases
- Please: Te lutemThe Albanian Overview: Pronounciation
- Excuse me: Me falniFunky Albanian: Basic Phrases
- I don't understand: Nuk kuptojOmniglot: Useful Albanian Phrases
- Thank you: Faleminderit / falemenderit shumeOmniglot: Useful Albanian Phrases
- You're welcome: S'ka gje, ju lutemThe Albanian Overview: Pronounciation
- Yes: PoThe Albanian Overview: Pronounciation
- No: JoThe Albanian Overview: Pronounciation
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Tosk and Gheg
Gheg and Tosk are the main dialects in the Albanian language. In Albania, Gheg is spoken in the north, while Tosk (the main dialect of Albania) is spoken in the south. The dialects are different enough that speakers of one cannot understand the other.There are 7 vowel and 29 consonant phonemes in Tosk, and 14 to 19 vowel phonemes in Gheg.Languages Of The World: Dialects Languages Of The World: Structure
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Men get bail in Dubai, due to lack of Albanian interpreter http://tinyurl.com/y9bp2lf
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gute nacht// night night // naten e mir ( don't think i have any albanian followers though)
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pl RT VOA's Albanian-language TV Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary http://bit.ly/4fIaIR
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pl RT VOA's Albanian-language TV Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary: Ditari, the Voice of America's (VOA).. http://twurl.nl/wv0g2n
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Learn Albanian: Mesoni Shqip - $27.95
This is the first grammar of the Albanian language, written expressly for the American student. This is the third edition of the grammar. This new edition includes an appendix and CD as a guide to pronunciation
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A Unification of Morphology and Syntax: Investigations into Romance and Albanian Dialects - $165.00
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Colloquial Albanian: The Complete Course for Beginners (Colloquial Series (Book Only)) - $44.95
Colloquial Albanian gives a complete introduction to a fascinating and little-known language, together with background information on the Albanian people and their culture. No previous knowledge of the language is necessary, and the course ...
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Albanian-English/English-Albanian Standard Dictionary - $22.50
Focuses on standard Albanian which has been accepted in both Albania and Kosovo. The general pronunciation guide, as well as side-by-side pronunciation of English words, make the book ideal for both Albanian speakers wishing to learn Englis...
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View All Albanian Questions (15) | Ask a QuestionIs Albanian similar to Greek? (2 Answers)Ethnologue identifies 4 different languages under the Albanian family so when you say Albanian you are actually talking of 4 different languages. Tosk, Arvanitika, Gheg, and Arvereshe. Arvanitika is the ... read moremy activity page says my question has an answer, but on the question page, NO ANSWER?? (1 Answer)I just went there @ayla_zed everything seemed fine @albanian 's answer was there. read more
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Albanian Satire and Humor
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