Mbrëmja

Mbrëmja is the Albanian word for “the evening.” It denotes the period of the day from late afternoon until night and is used both in everyday language and in literary or media contexts to evoke the end of the day or a time for social activity.

Grammatical note: The base form is mbrëmje (the evening in general); the definite form is mbrëmja, used when referring to a specific evening. For example, in common phrases one might say “Në mbrëmje do të shkojmë në kinema” (We will go to the cinema in the evening).

Usage: The phrase në mbrëmje is frequently used to indicate events or activities scheduled for the evening, such as meetings, meals, or gatherings. The term can also function as a thematic or atmospheric element in prose and poetry, signaling twilight, calm, or social life after daylight.

Cultural context: In Albanian culture, the evening is commonly associated with family time, socializing, and leisure. The mood of mbrëmja is often depicted in Albanian literature and film to convey warmth, reflection, or quiet moments after the day’s activities. The word Mbrëmja has also appeared as a title in various artistic works to evoke dusk-related themes or atmospheres.

See also: mbrëmje; Albanian language; evening (general concept).