ata kanë vjedhje

English translation: They have stolen

10:40 Oct 18, 2017
Albanian to English translations [PRO]
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Albanian term or phrase: ata kanë vjedhje
I don't understand if the author wants to say "they have stolen" or "the have been robbed". Is it possible for you to understand?

Context: ... njerëz që nuk kanë asnjë lidhje me azilin, ata kanë vjedhje nga më të shtre[n]jtat, më vinte shum rëndë duke parë...
larserik
Sweden
Local time: 01:13
English translation:They have stolen
Explanation:
they have stolen
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Ritvan Bicaku
Albania
Local time: 01:13
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Faleminderit shumë, Ritvan
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Summary of answers provided
5 +1They have stolen
Ritvan Bicaku
5they are deprived of ...
Alije Kllokoqi
4Accountable for theft
Sherefedin MUSTAFA
4have stolen items/belongings
Iliana2010


  

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They have stolen


Explanation:
they have stolen

Ritvan Bicaku
Albania
Local time: 01:13
Native speaker of: Native in AlbanianAlbanian
PRO pts in category: 4
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Faleminderit shumë, Ritvan

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agree  Klementina Shahini
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Accountable for theft


Explanation:
One could also say: they are accountable for theft(a)

Sherefedin MUSTAFA
Netherlands
Local time: 01:13
Native speaker of: Native in AlbanianAlbanian, Native in MacedonianMacedonian
PRO pts in category: 24
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have stolen items/belongings


Explanation:
To my understanding, it may mean ''kanë gjëra të vjedhura - i.e. sende personale, veshje, bizhuteri etj.''. However, it depends on the whole text.

Iliana2010
Albania
Native speaker of: Native in AlbanianAlbanian, Native in GreekGreek
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1 day 25 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
they are deprived of ...


Explanation:
their rights, ...

Alije Kllokoqi
Albania
Local time: 01:13
Native speaker of: Native in AlbanianAlbanian
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