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Albanian language

Albanian language

1 4.6
A language that people speak mainly in Albania and in nearby Balkan countries
  • noun
translation icon : idioma albanés
  • The Albanian language has unique features that set it apart from other languages in the region.

Examples

  • It is interesting here to note that the Albanian language possesses another remnant of the custom, the special term mrkosh, which means "man in labor" or rather "in couvade."

    Academic text (2005)

  • Students are learning the Albanian language to connect with their cultural heritage.

  • Her proficiency in the Albanian language helped her communicate effectively with the local community.

Synonyms

Albanian
vsAlbanian language
3 4.2

A language spoken in Albania

adds that it is also spoken in neighbouring Balkan communities

Surface Forms

Albanian language singular
Albanian languages plural

Morphology

Albanian + language

The meaning 'the language of Albania / spoken by Albanians' is directly and compositionally derived from 'Albanian' (denoting nationality/origin) + 'language' (a named spoken or written system). This nationality + language pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows standard English noun composition, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand it.

Etymology

Albanian language takes its name from the country Albania and from the people called Albanians. So it simply means 'the language spoken by people from Albania'.