In Albanian, the word makinë (pronounced “mah-kee-neh”) is the general term for “car” or “automobile.” It is commonly used to describe any motor vehicle, from small passenger cars to larger vehicles like trucks or vans. The word makinë is a feminine noun, so it follows the appropriate grammatical rules for gender and declension in Albanian.
Some additional details:
- Makina (plural) means “cars” or “vehicles.”
- You might also encounter specific terms for different types of vehicles, such as:
- Automjet (pronounced “ah-toh-myet”) – another word for “vehicle” or “automobile,” more formal or technical.
- Veturë – another synonym for “car” in some dialects of Albanian, although makinë is the most common.
- Kamion – truck
- Autobus – bus
In daily usage, makinë is used for personal cars and is the most frequent word for a motor vehicle in Albanian.