Dallojë

Dallojë is a verb form in Albanian, derived from the verb dalloj. It is typically encountered as a present subjunctive form used in dependent clauses, and it expresses the action of distinguishing or differentiating. Depending on the subject, it can be translated as “that he/she distinguishes” or “that you distinguish,” often appearing after expressions of necessity, possibility, or judgment.

Grammatical role and usage questions: Dallojë appears in contexts requiring the subjunctive mood, such as after the conjunctions që or in constructions that express aim or condition. Commonly, it is used to indicate the act of making a distinction between options, categories, or ideas. For example: “Është e nevojshme që ai të dallojë mes këtyre dy varianteve” means “It is necessary that he distinguish between these two variants.” Another example: “Ne duhet të dallojmë ndryshimet ndërmjet dy qasjeve” means “We must distinguish the differences between the two approaches.”

Etymology and related forms: The form dallojë comes from the Albanian root dall- within dalloj, which carries the semantic core of separation or differentiation. Related words include dallim (difference) and dallues (distinguishing, differentiating), which share the same semantic field.

Register and usage notes: Dallojë is more common in formal, written, or analytical Albanian, such as academic prose, legal language, or precise argumentative writing. In everyday speech, speakers often use simpler infinitives or other verbs to express similar distinctions, depending on regional preferences and register.

Translations and meaning range: In English, dallojë is generally rendered as “that one distinguishes” or “that he/she differentiates.” The exact translation depends on the subject and the surrounding clause.