Albanian edit

Etymology edit

A derivative of vjet (last year), variant of vit, contaminated with Latin vetus, veteris. Compare Lithuanian vẽtušas (old, archaic), Old Church Slavonic ветъхъ (vetŭxŭ, old, ancient). Attributed directly to Latin veterem by Orel.[1]

Adjective edit

i vjetër (feminine plural të vjetra)

  1. old
    Synonym: moshuar (respectful)

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See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Orel, Vladimir (2000). Concise Albanian Grammar. Page 54.