vjetër

Albanian

Etymology

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.

Adjective

i vjetër (feminine plural të vjetra)

1. old

   Synonym: moshuar (respectful)

Related terms

• vit
• vjetruar

 

See also

• plak
• moçëm