Stage 2 · A1+–A2
The ablative case — identify and understand
Identify the Albanian ablative in phrases expressing origin, source or separation.
1. Objective
By the end, you will recognise several expressions where the ablative marks origin or separation.
2. I discover
In vij prej shtëpisë, does the phrase express destination or point of origin?
3. I understand
The Albanian ablative appears notably for origin, separation and in certain prepositional constructions. Examples: nga Tirana, prej shtëpisë, larg qytetit. Forms vary with the noun and construction.
The label ‘ablative’ covers several constructions. Do not look for one fixed translation; focus on the preposition and noun form.
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. I write / I speak
Create three Albanian phrases using the target structure and identify the grammatical form used.
7. Check my learning
8. What I remember
Ablative: common in expressions of origin or relation after words such as prej, larg, afër, pas and para.
9. Now I can…
- I can recognise the structure without translating word for word.
- I can reuse it with different vocabulary.
