Teutë

Albanian

Etymology

Indefinite form of Teuta (“the Teuta”). Cognate to Dedë

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /te.uˈt(ə)/

Proper noun

Teutë f

  1. a female given name of Illyrian origin
  2. Teuta (indefinite form)

Usage notes

The indefinite forms of proper nouns are especially common in Kosovo. In Albania, these feminine nouns are used in their definite form.

Declension

Note that the schwa (ë) in the nominative/accusative forms (sg./pl.) Teutë can be dropped, resulting in Teut. This is very common among Gheg dialects.

Declension of Teutë
singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative Teutë Teuta Teutë Teutët
accusative Teutën
dative Teute Teutës Teutëve Teutëve
ablative Teutësh
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