Albanian
der Albaner, die Albaner
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Albanian
A man who comes from Albania or holds Albanian citizenship. The word can also refer to a man of Albanian origin or ethnicity.
Der Albaner lebt seit zehn Jahren in Deutschland.
The Albanian has been living in Germany for ten years.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Albaner |
| genitive | des Albaners |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Albaner | die Albaner |
| accusative | den Albaner | die Albaner |
| dative | dem Albaner | den Albanern |
| genitive | des Albaners | der Albaner |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Albaner' (Albanian) is derived from 'Albanien' (Albania). The ending '-er' here refers to a person who comes from or is connected with this country.
Im Sommer besucht der Albaner seine Verwandten in Albanien.
In summer, the Albanian visits his relatives in Albania.
After 'sein' (to be), 'Albaner' (Albanian) can be used as a term for a person when stating nationality or origin. This pattern is especially common in brief introductions or biographical information.
Er ist Albaner und lebt seit seiner Kindheit in Österreich.
He is Albanian and has lived in Austria since childhood.
Words like 'Pass' (passport), 'Staatsangehörigkeit' (citizenship), or 'Botschaft' (embassy) usually point to Albanian citizenship. Words like 'Familie' (family), 'Herkunft' (origin), or 'Wurzeln' (roots) are more likely to point to Albanian origin or ethnicity.
Der Albaner besitzt einen deutschen Pass, seine Familie stammt aber aus Albanien.
The Albanian has a German passport, but his family comes from Albania.
