ngjaj

Albanian

Alternative forms

• gjaj
• nglâj

Etymology

From Proto-Albanian *en-ga-lab-nja, a denominative verb based on *lab. Cognate to Lithuanian lãbas (“good”), Latvian labs (“id”).

Verb

ngjaj (aorist ngjajta, participle ngjarë)

1. to resemble, be alike
2. to suit; to become;
3. to seem
4. to happen

Derived terms

• ngjarje