kuzhinë

Kuzhinë is the Albanian word for kitchen, referring to the room or area where food is prepared. In Albanian usage, kuzhinë can denote both domestic kitchens in homes and professional kitchen spaces in restaurants or other food service settings. The term appears in everyday speech and media, and it is used in phrases such as kuzhinë e shtëpisë (home kitchen) as well as in references to commercial cooking areas.

Culturally and architecturally, the kitchen in Albanian households has traditionally been a functional center of daily life. In rural settings, cooking often occurred in a separate outbuilding or a room with a fireplace or wood stove, while in modern urban homes kitchens are frequently integrated with dining and living spaces in open-plan layouts. In commercial settings, kuzhinë refers to the work area equipped with stoves, sinks, and prep counters where cooks and kitchen staff perform their duties.

The term is part of everyday Albanian vocabulary related to domestic life and food preparation. Its use spans conversations about family routines, home design, and the hospitality industry. See also Albanian cuisine and household terminology.