Albanian Food Allergy
Phrases & Allergen Words
Albanian for "I have a serious food allergy. Please make sure my food does NOT contain the following ingredients." is printed on AllergyPass's own bilingual allergy card as Kam një alergji të rëndë ushqimore. Ju lutemi, sigurohuni që ushqimi im të MOS përmbajë përbërësit e mëposhtëm.. This page has that exact phrase, 71 allergen names in Albanian script, and real food-risk notes for Albania and Kosovo.
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How do you say "I have a food allergy" in Albanian?
These are the exact five lines AllergyPass prints on a Albanian allergy card — not dictionary translations, but the same strings the card builder uses, each paired with its English meaning.
Card heading
Kartë për alergjitë ushqimore
Food Allergy Card
Main allergy statement
Kam një alergji të rëndë ushqimore. Ju lutemi, sigurohuni që ushqimi im të MOS përmbajë përbërësit e mëposhtëm.
I have a serious food allergy. Please make sure my food does NOT contain the following ingredients.
Severity warning
Edhe sasi të vogla mund të shkaktojnë një reaksion të rëndë alergjik.
Even small amounts may cause a severe allergic reaction.
Cross-contact request
Ju lutemi, shmangni kontaminimin e kryqëzuar. Mos përdorni vaj, friteza, skara, enë, dërrasa prerjeje, salca, lëngje mishi apo sipërfaqe gatimi të përbashkëta.
Please avoid cross-contact. Do not use shared oil, fryers, grills, utensils, cutting boards, sauces, broths, or cooking surfaces.
EpiPen notice
Mbaj me vete një autoinjektor adrenaline (EpiPen).
I carry an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen).
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Build My Albanian CardAllergy and dietary restriction terms in Albanian
71 of AllergyPass's 71 tracked allergens and dietary restrictions currently have a Albanian translation; any not yet translated fall back to English on the card until they are.
| English | Albanian |
|---|---|
| Peanuts | Kikirikë |
| Tree Nuts | Fruta me lëvozhgë |
| Milk / Dairy | Qumësht / Bulmet |
| Eggs | Vezë |
| Gluten | Gluten |
| Soy | Soje |
| Fish | Peshk |
| Shellfish | Fruta deti (krustace dhe molusqe) |
| Sesame | Susam |
| Mustard | Mustardë |
| Celery | Selino |
| Sulfites | Sulfite |
| Lupin | Lupin |
| Celiac Disease | Sëmundje celiake (duhet shmangur çdo gluten, edhe në sasi të vogla) |
| Crohn's Disease | Sëmundja e Crohn-it |
| IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) | IBS (sindroma e zorrës së irrituar) |
| Histamine Intolerance | Intolerancë ndaj histaminës |
| MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) | MCAS (sindroma e aktivizimit të mastociteve) |
| Alpha-gal Syndrome | Sindroma alfa-gal (alergji ndaj mishit të gjitarëve) |
| Shrimp / Prawns | Karkaleca |
| Crab | Gaforre |
| Lobster | Karavidhe |
| Mollusks | Molusqe |
| Almond | Bajame |
| Cashew | Shqeme |
| Walnut | Arra |
| Pistachio | Fëstëk |
| Hazelnut | Lajthi |
| Pine Nuts | Fara pishe |
| Wheat | Grurë |
| Oats | Tërshërë |
| Rye | Thekër |
| Barley | Elb |
| Buckwheat | Hikërr |
| Corn | Misër |
| Coconut | Arrë kokosi |
| Banana | Banane |
| Avocado | Avokado |
| Kiwi | Kivi |
| Pears | Dardha |
| Garlic | Hudhër |
| Onion | Qepë |
| Caffeine | Kafeinë |
| Legumes | Bishtajore |
| Chickpea | Qiqra |
| Lentil | Thjerrëza |
| Pea Protein | Proteinë bizeleje |
| MSG | MSG (glutamat monosodiumi) |
| Artificial Colors | Ngjyrues artificialë |
| Preservatives | Konservues |
| Cilantro / Coriander | Koriandër |
| Cinnamon | Kanellë |
| Spicy Food | Ushqim pikant |
| Sunflower Seeds | Fara luledielli |
| Lactose Intolerance | Intolerancë ndaj laktozës |
| Fructose Intolerance | Intolerancë ndaj fruktozës |
| Vegetarian | Ushqim vegjetarian |
| Vegan | Ushqim vegan |
| Pescatarian | Ushqim peskatarian (pa mish, peshku lejohet) |
| Low FODMAP | Dietë me pak FODMAP |
| Halal | Hallall |
| Kosher | Kosher |
| Jain Vegetarian | Ushqim vegjetarian xhainist (pa mish, pa perime rrënjore) |
| Hindu Vegetarian (No Beef) | Ushqim vegjetarian hindu (pa mish viçi) |
| Buddhist Vegetarian | Ushqim vegjetarian budist (pa mish, pa hudhër dhe qepë) |
| No Pork | Pa mish derri |
| No Beef | Pa mish viçi |
| No Chicken | Pa mish pule |
| Gelatin | Xhelatinë |
| No Alcohol | Pa alkool |
| Alcohol | Alkool |
Where is Albanian used for food safety?
Albanian is the primary language on the AllergyPass card for Albania and Kosovo. Below is the destination-specific risk context AllergyPass builds into the card for each one.
🇦🇱 Albania
Albanian cooking leans on dairy (kos yogurt, gjizë curd cheese, white djathë) and wheat: byrek pastry, flija, and bread at every meal. Seafood is common on the coast, and walnuts fill desserts like bakllava. Ask about yogurt in sauces and butter in pastry.
| Allergen | Albanian term | Travel risk |
|---|---|---|
| Milk / Dairy | Qumësht / Bulmet | Critical |
| Gluten | Gluten | High |
| Tree Nuts | Fruta me lëvozhgë | High |
🇽🇰 Kosovo
Kosovar food shares Albania's dairy- and wheat-heavy base: flija layered with cream, byrek, and yogurt-based sauces. Pork is uncommon, but peppers stuffed with cheese and cream are everywhere. Ask about cream and butter in baked dishes.
| Allergen | Albanian term | Travel risk |
|---|---|---|
| Milk / Dairy | Qumësht / Bulmet | Critical |
| Gluten | Gluten | High |
Frequently asked questions
What does the AllergyPass card look like in Albanian?
It opens with the heading "Kartë për alergjitë ushqimore", states the allergy in the sentence above, and lists every flagged allergen in the table on this page — each with its Albanian term next to the English name so kitchen staff can read it directly.
How many allergens can I flag in Albanian?
71 of AllergyPass's 71 tracked allergens and dietary restrictions currently have a Albanian translation; any not yet translated fall back to English on the card until they are.
Where do these Albanian translations come from?
Every phrase and term on this page comes from the same maintained translation data used by the AllergyPass card builder. The page is regenerated from that source so the public phrasebook and the card stay in sync. See how AllergyPass reviews its safety content.
This article is for informational and travel preparation purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before traveling with a food allergy, and carry any prescribed emergency medication at all times. See our full medical disclaimer.