Dobëta

Dobëta is a term used in Albanian to describe weakness or frailty. In standard usage, it functions as an adjective and is closely related to the base word dobët, from which it derives. The form dobetA is the feminine form that agrees with feminine nouns or noun phrases, and it can appear in both singular and plural contexts depending on the surrounding grammar.

As a descriptive word, dobetA conveys a lack of strength, effectiveness, or vigor. It can apply to people, objects, conditions, or performances that are considered weak or inadequate. In everyday language, it often appears in phrases about health, capability, or quality, and it can carry neutral, negative, or nuanced connotations depending on tone and context.

In literary and cultural usage, dobetA is sometimes used figuratively to express vulnerability, limits, or the need for support. It is common in Albanian prose and poetry to describe characters, situations, or systems as dobet or dobetA to highlight fragility or insufficiency.

Grammatical notes: dobetA is related to the masculine form dobët and shares its semantic field. Albanian adjectives typically agree with the gender and number of the nouns they modify, so speakers select the appropriate form (masculine, feminine, singular, or plural) to maintain grammatical agreement. The word appears in dictionaries as part of the broader family of adjectives describing strength and quality.

See also: dobët (the base form of the related adjective).