🇦🇱 Albanian phrases

How to Say "Family" in Albanian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
familja
"Family" in Albanian · say it like fah-meel-yah

The most natural way to say "Family" in Albanian is familja. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

familjet
used when referring to families in plural
shtëpia
can refer to the household or family unit in a broader sense

When to use it

You can use 'familja' when talking about your own family or someone else's. It is appropriate in both casual and formal conversations. It can also be used to express the importance of family in discussions about values or traditions.

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Examples in Albanian

AlbanianEnglish
Familja ime është shumë e rëndësishme për mua.My family is very important to me.
Ajo kalon shumë kohë me familjen e saj.She spends a lot of time with her family.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'familja' with 'shtëpia', thinking they mean the same thing, but 'shtëpia' refers more to the household.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural form of 'familja'?

The plural form is 'familjet'.

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