Palë

Palë is a noun in Albanian that denotes a pair or set of two items considered as a unit. The term is used to describe two elements that belong together or function as a matched couple, rather than a single item.

Usage and meanings

In everyday language, palë refers to two items that form a complete pairing, such as clothing or equipment. Common expressions include a palë këpucësh (a pair of shoes) or a palë doreza (a pair of gloves). The word can also be used more generally to indicate two related things that function together, or two sides of a situation, depending on context.

Grammatical notes

Palë is feminine and typically used with numerals and articles in Albanian sentences. The indefinite form is palë, while the concept can be extended with qualifiers like “një palë” (a pair) to specify a single two-item unit. In plural or extended references, speakers may articulate additional descriptors to clarify the nature of the pair.

Relation to other terms

The concept of palë is closely related to the English term “pair,” and it appears in various expressions describing matched items, sets, or corresponding halves. It is distinct from broader terms for two or more items, as palë specifically emphasizes the unit formed by two connected elements.

See also

Pair, Duo, Couple.