mbet

Albanian

Alternative forms

• mbes, met

Etymology

From Proto-Albanian *ambi-etja, a denominative of jetë.

Verb

mbet (aorist mbeta, participle mbetur)

1. to stay, remain
2. to be stunned, surprised

Synonyms

• rri

Derived terms

• mbetje
• mbeturinë

Aromanian

Alternative forms

• mbetu, ambet, ambetu, ãmbet, ãmbetu

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *imbibitō, derived from Latin bibō. Compare Romanian îmbăta, îmbăt.

Verb

mbet first-singular present indicative (past participle mbitatã)

1. to intoxicate
2. (reflexive, mi-mbet) to get drunk

Related terms

• mbitari / mbitare
• mbitat
• beau, biut

See also

• cãlescu, afumaiu