Dedë
See also: Appendix:Variations of "dede"
Albanian
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editBelieved to be derived from Latin dominicus or Latin theodorus. An alternative form of Dodë (cognate to Gheg Albanian Ded, Dod). Derived from Dedalij,[1] the name of a figure in Albanian mythology. Described as being very tall, mighty and a giant (similarities with Gigas, Gigantes and Titans in Greek mythology).
Probably related or a cognate to Albanian tëtanë (“all, people, total”); which derived from Proto-Indo-European *tewtéh₂ (“people, tribe”). Recorded earliest since the 13th century.[2]
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editDedë f (plural Dedë, definite Deda, definite plural Dedët)
- a male given name
- indefinite form of Deda
Declension
edit- Note that Dedë is a male given name but the ending forms of this declension are of feminine gender.
- The final -ë (Schwa) in the nominative/accusative singular/plural forms of Dedë can be dropped, resulting in Ded (common among Gheg dialects).
singular | plural | |||
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indefinite | definite | indefinite | definite | |
nominative | Dedë | Deda | Dedë | Dedët |
accusative | Dedën | |||
dative | Dedeje | Dedës | Dedëve | Dedëve |
ablative | Dedësh |
Related terms
editReferences
edit- ^ [1] "Mitologjia Nder Shqiptare" (Engl.: 'Mythology among Albanians') • by Tirta Mark • Page(s): 89, 105, 129, 133, 371, 378, 387, 442, 447, 448 & 452
- ^ Gashi, Skender.(2014). kërkime onomastikë II. Emrat e shqiptarëve në shek. VIII-XV në dritën e burimeve kishtare serbe. 73. shtëpia botuese TENDA Prishtinë.