Food & Drinks in Albanian

Albanian food is one of the best reasons to visit. Learn the names on the menu before you order your first byrek.

Beginner

Core words for your first days

Water

Ujë

(Oo-ye)

beginner

Bread

Bukë

(Boo-ke)

beginner

Coffee

Kafe

(Ka-feh)

beginner

Tea

Çaj

(Chai)

beginner

Beer

Birrë

(Bee-rre)

beginner

Wine

Verë

(Veh-re)

beginner

Cheese

Djathë

(Dya-the)

beginner

Meat

Mish

(Meesh)

beginner

Fish

Peshk

(Peshk)

beginner

Cheers!

Gëzuar!

(Ge-zoo-ar)

beginner

Intermediate

Full sentences and questions

Vegetables

Perime

(Peh-ree-meh)

intermediate

I am vegetarian

Unë jam vegjetarian

(Oo-ne yam ve-gye-ta-ree-an)

intermediate

It is delicious

Është shumë e shijshme

(Esht shoo-me eh sheesh-meh)

intermediate

Advanced

Natural, longer expressions

I am allergic to…

Kam alergji ndaj…

(Kam a-ler-gyee ndai)

advanced

Quick quiz

Five questions. Pick the correct Albanian translation.

1. Meat
2. Cheers!
3. Wine
4. Tea
5. Fish

Put it into practice

Continue learning

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

Restaurants

Order, ask and pay without stress

Hotels

Check in, check out, ask for extras