10 Interesting Facts about Albanian

10. Admiration is important

Another interesting fact about Albanian grammar is that one if its six moods is reserved for admiration. These are verb forms that are used solely for surprise or astonishment. The use of this mood more-or-less coincides with the English use of “apparently” but it can also be used ironically. For example, Ti flet shqip means simply “You speak Albanian”, while Ti fliske shqip! expresses the admiration and surprise at your speaking Albanian.