In Albanian, the word “car” is translated as “makinë”.
1. Meaning of “Makine” in Albanian:
Makine (pronounced: mah-kee-neh) is the standard word for car in Albanian.
It refers to an automobile or motor vehicle, just as “car” does in English.
2. Etymology of “Makine”:
The word “makine” is derived from the Latin word “machina”, which means a machine or device. The use of this term is common across many languages, such as in Italian (“macchina”), Spanish (“máquina”), and others, where “machine” or “automobile” is derived from similar roots.
3. Example Usage:
“Unë kam një makinë të kuqe.”
Translation: “I have a red car.”
“Makina ime është e re.”
Translation: “My car is new.”
4. Other Related Terms:
Automobil: This is another formal word for car, but it is less commonly used in everyday speech compared to makinë.
Vetura: This term can also mean car in some dialects of Albanian, especially in Kosovo.