5. Learn a Few Words of Albanian

Shqip is like no other language in the world

Anita Hendrieka

Anita Hendrieka

Albania

Albanians really appreciate you trying to speak their language, even if you do get it wrong! The Albanian language is unlike any other language in the world – that’s a fact, not an opinion.

Travel to Albania and you'll find out there is no other European language that is like Albanian. The Albanian language has its own roots!

Fun fact: the north and the south have different dialects so they have a harder time understanding what each other are saying.

Here are a few words that you should learn:

  • Pershentdejte – Hello

  • Falemenderit – Thank you

  • Gazuar – Cheers or Salut!

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