Degë

Degë is an Albanian noun meaning a branch or limb of a plant or tree. In botany, degë refers to a secondary axis that grows from the main stem and bears leaves, flowers, or fruit. The term is also widely used metaphorically to denote a division, offshoot, or subsidiary part of a larger structure or system, such as a department within an organization or a subfield of study.

In everyday language, degë can be used to describe the physical branches of a plant, as in degët e pemës meaning the branches of the tree. It is also used to discuss branches of administration or activity, for example degët e një administrate or degët e një shkolle.

In Albanian, degë is a common word across dialects and registers, and it is considered standard vocabulary in both formal and informal contexts. The diacritic ë marks a mid-central vowel sound typical of Albanian phonology, and degë is the preferred spelling in standard orthography.