Feelings

1. Jam i lumtur

   I'm happy

   Usage

   Deep, lasting contentment; for everyday small pleasures "Jam i gëzuar" fits better

   Grammar Note

   A woman says "Jam e lumtur" — the article shifts from "i" to "e"

2. Jam i gëzuar

   I'm glad

   Usage

   The basic way of saying you are pleased; "Gëzohem që u njohëm" is "nice to meet you"

   Grammar Note

   A woman says "Jam e gëzuar"

3. Jam i emocionuar

   I'm excited

   Usage

   Keyed up with anticipation — before a departure or an event

   Grammar Note

   A woman says "Jam e emocionuar"

4. Jam krenar

   I'm proud

   Usage

   Said about an achievement; "Jam krenar për ty" means "I'm proud of you"

   Grammar Note

   A woman says "Jam krenare"; this adjective takes no article and marks gender in the ending

5. Ndihem i lehtësuar

   I'm relieved

   Usage

   Literally "I feel lightened" — for the moment a worry lifts, when the bag turns up or the test comes back clear

   Grammar Note

   A woman says "Ndihem e lehtësuar"

6. Të dua

   I love you

   Usage

   A weighty phrase for a partner or family — not for someone you have just met

7. Më pëlqen

   I like it

   Usage

   Literally "it pleases me" — the thing is the subject. Works for shopping, food and scenery alike

8. Më ka marrë malli për ty

   I miss you

   Usage

   "Mall" is the distinctly Albanian ache of longing for what is far away, a staple of emigrant songs. Used with someone close, at a farewell or in a message

9. Jam i trishtuar

   I'm sad

   Usage

   The basic way to say how you feel

   Grammar Note

   A woman says "Jam e trishtuar"

10. Sa keq

    What a pity

    Usage

    Literally "how bad" — a response to plans falling through or to someone's bad news. Distinct from the apology "Më vjen keq" in the Basic Words category

11. Jam i zhgënjyer

    I'm disappointed

    Usage

    A calm way to register a complaint about service — often more effective than raising your voice

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Jam e zhgënjyer"

12. Jam i vetmuar

    I'm lonely

    Usage

    For the feeling on a solo trip; the plain fact is "Udhëtoj vetëm" in the Useful Phrases category

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Jam e vetmuar"

13. Jam i zemëruar

    I'm angry

    Usage

    A strong word — in a complaint it usually works better to open with "Jam i zhgënjyer"

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Jam e zemëruar"; the root is "zemër", the heart

14. Jam i nervozuar

    I'm on edge

    Usage

    Covers both irritation and nerves — it also works for "I'm nervous" before an exam or interview

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Jam e nervozuar"

15. Kam frikë

    I'm scared

    Usage

    Literally "I have fear". Name what you fear with "nga": "Kam frikë nga qentë" — I'm afraid of dogs

    Grammar Note

    A verb-plus-noun phrase, so it does not change with gender

16. U befasova

    I'm surprised

    Usage

    Neutral — it covers a good surprise and a bad one alike; the noun "befasi" is the surprise itself

    Grammar Note

    An aorist verb form, so it does not change with gender

17. Jam i shqetësuar

    I'm worried

    Usage

    For a concrete worry — luggage that has not arrived, someone you cannot reach

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Jam e shqetësuar"

18. Jam i stresuar

    I'm stressed

    Usage

    An English loan, in everyday use especially among younger speakers

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Jam e stresuar"

19. Kam turp

    I'm embarrassed

    Usage

    Literally "I have shame", also used when you feel shy about speaking up. Built like "Kam frikë"

20. Jam i mërzitur

    I'm bored / down

    Usage

    Albanian "i mërzitur" covers both boredom and low spirits. Said to a host or a guide it can land badly — keep it for people you know well

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Jam e mërzitur"

21. Jam i lodhur

    I'm tired

    Usage

    The least awkward way to say you would like to call it a day

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Jam e lodhur"

22. Kam gjumë

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    Literally "I have sleep" — handy for explaining jet lag

23. Ndihem mirë

    I'm fine

    Usage

    The standard answer to "Si jeni?" in the Greetings category, and the counterpart of "Ndihem keq" in the Health & Hospital category

    Grammar Note

    An adverb, so it does not change with gender

24. Jam i qetë

    I'm calm

    Usage

    Useful after an accident or a scare, to tell people you are steady

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Jam e qetë"

25. Është shumë qesharake

    That's really funny

    Usage

    A response to a joke. Aimed at a person, "qesharake" can land as "ridiculous", so keep it on the story or the situation

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