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vjetër

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Albanian

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Etymology

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A derivative of vjet (“last year”), variant of vit (“year”), from Proto-Albanian *weta, from Proto-Indo-European *wétos (“year”), contaminated with Latin vetus, veteris. Compare Lithuanian vẽtušas (“old”, archaic), Old Church Slavonic ветъхъ (vetŭxŭ, “old, ancient”). Attributed directly to Latin veterem by Orel.[1]

Adjective

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i vjetër (feminine plural të vjetra)

  1. old
    Synonym: moshuar (respectful)
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Orel, Vladimir (2000). Concise Albanian Grammar. Page 54.
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