From doctor to teacher: Learn the Albanian words for professions

No more awkward silences at Albanian social gatherings when someone asks, 'So, what do you do for a living?'

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• mekanik - mechanic

• avokat - lawyer

• gjykatës - judge

• gazetar - journalist

• kopshtar - gardener

• inxhinier - engineer

• mjek - doctor

• dentist - dentist

• kuzhinier - chef, cook

• shofer - driver

• kamarjer - waiter

• mësues - teacher

• farmacist - pharmacist

• aktor - actor

• model - model

• berber - hairdresser

• zjarrfikës - fireman, firefighter

• fermer - farmer

• veteriner - veterinary doctor, vet

• përkthyes - translator

• rrobaqepës - tailor

• ndihmës - assistant

• postier - postman

• bibliotekar - librarian

• pedagog - lecturer

• peshkatar - fisherman

• kasap - butcher

• murator - bricklayer

• bukëpjekës - baker

• sekretar - secretary

• shkencëtar - scientist

• recepsionist - receptionist

• agjent imobiliar - real estate agent

• polic - policeman

• pilot - pilot

• fotograf - photographer

• infermier - nurse

• arkitekt - architect

• llogaritar - accountant

• autor - author

• programues - programmer

These are some questions when asking someone about their profession:

Çfarë pune bën? - translates as “What is your job?
Cili është profesioni yt? - What is your profession?
Ku punon? - This is a casual way of asking: “Where do you work?”

The way to truly master Albanian profession vocabulary is through practice. Keep at it with Flashcards and take our Quiz to see how far you've come