Arrijë

Arrijë is an Albanian verb form that functions as the present subjunctive of the verb arrij, which means to reach or to arrive. In Albanian, the subjunctive mood is used in dependent clauses that express desire, expectation, doubt, necessity, or possibility. The form arrijë appears in these clauses with the particle të and is commonly seen after verbs of wishing or obligation, often following a que-clause introduced by që.

The infinitive of the verb is arrij. In standard Albanian, arrijë is employed in contexts such as “që ai të arrijë në kohë” (that he arrives on time), illustrating its role in expressing a desired or potential action rather than a definite, stated event. The present subjunctive form is a hallmark of the mood in such subordinate constructions and contrasts with the present indicative forms that state a factual occurrence.

Etymologically, arrijë is considered a native Albanian form and reflects the language’s regular subjunctive patterns, rather than a borrowed or calqued form. It coexists with other verbs that convey similar notions of coming to a destination or achieving a result, with mbërrij being a common synonym in some contexts.

In usage, arrijë appears mainly in formal, written, or carefully structured speech and is often found in literature, journalism, and official discourse where the nuance of subordination and possibility is emphasized. It is one element of Albanian mood and tense morphology that helps distinguish hypothetical or desired actions from asserted facts.

See also: Albanian language, subjunctive mood, mbërrij, arrij.