Emergencies in Albanian

Albania is a safe country, but knowing how to ask for help matters. The general emergency number is 112.

Beginner

Core words for your first days

Help!

Ndihmë!

(Ndeeh-me)

beginner

Where is the pharmacy?

Ku është farmacia?

(Koo esht far-ma-tsee-a)

beginner

Where is the hospital?

Ku është spitali?

(Koo esht spee-ta-lee)

beginner

Intermediate

Full sentences and questions

Call the police

Thirrni policinë

(Theerr-nee po-lee-tsee-ne)

intermediate

Call an ambulance

Thirrni ambulancën

(Theerr-nee am-boo-lan-tsen)

intermediate

I need a doctor

Kam nevojë për mjek

(Kam neh-vo-ye per myek)

intermediate

I feel sick

Ndihem keq

(Ndee-hem kech)

intermediate

It hurts here

Më dhemb këtu

(Me dhemb ke-too)

intermediate

I need help, please

Kam nevojë për ndihmë, ju lutem

(Kam neh-vo-ye per ndeeh-me, yoo loo-tem)

intermediate

Advanced

Natural, longer expressions

I lost my passport

Kam humbur pasaportën

(Kam hoom-boor pa-sa-por-ten)

advanced

Quick quiz

Five questions. Pick the correct Albanian translation.

1. Call the police
2. Call an ambulance
3. I lost my passport
4. I need help, please
5. I need a doctor

Put it into practice

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Greetings

Say hello like a local

Everyday Conversation

The phrases you will use every single day

Numbers

Count, pay and bargain with confidence

Time & Dates

Buses, check-ins and opening hours

Food & Drinks

Byrek, tavë kosi and raki

Restaurants

Order, ask and pay without stress