mbet

Albanian

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Albanian *ambi-etja, a denominative of jetë.

Verb

mbet (aorist mbeta, participle mbetur)

  1. to stay, remain
  2. to be stunned, surprised

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Further reading

  • mbet”, in FGJSH: Fjalor i gjuhës shqipe [Dictionary of the Albanian language] (in Albanian), 2006
  • FGJSSH: Fjalor i gjuhës së sotme shqipe [Dictionary of the modern Albanian language]‎[1], 1980

Aromanian

Alternative forms

  • mbetu, ambet, ambetu, ãmbet, ãmbetu

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *imbibitō, derived from Latin bibō. Compare Romanian îmbăta, îmbăt.

Verb

mbet first-singular present indicative (past participle mbitatã)

  1. to intoxicate
  2. (reflexive, mi-mbet) to get drunk
  • mbitari / mbitare
  • mbitat
  • beau, biut

See also

  • cãlescu, afumaiu