Dhënës

Dhënës is a noun in Albanian that denotes a person who gives or provides something. It is used in a general sense to refer to someone who donates money, goods, or services, as well as to anyone who acts as a source or provider for others. In medical contexts, the term often appears in phrases such as “dhënës i gjakut” (blood donor) or “dhënës i organit” (organ donor).

Etymology and form: The word is derived from the verb dhënë, to give, with the agent-noun suffix -ës. It is commonly used as a masculine noun. A feminine form exists (for example dhënëse), but usage varies by region and context. The term can appear in both formal and everyday language, reflecting its role across charitable, medical, and logistical settings.

Usage: Beyond medicine, dhënës can describe anyone who provides resources or support to others, such as a donor of funds, goods, or information. In philanthropic or charitable discourse, it conveys the agency of giving without specifying the motive, whether altruism, obligation, or partnership. In some contexts, the English loanword donor is also encountered, especially in international or technical texts, but dhënës remains a standard Albanian term in native-language writing.

See also: donor, donator; filantropia. The choice between dhënës and borrowed equivalents depends on register, context, and regional usage.