Domethënëse

Domethënëse is an Albanian adjective meaning meaningful, significant, or substantial. It is used to describe statements, data, events, or arguments that carry weight, meaning, or importance in a given context. The term often signals that something has implications or relevance beyond the surface level.

Etymology and form: The word derives from the verb domethënë, meaning “to mean” or “to signify.” As an adjective, it agrees with the noun it describes in gender and number. The feminine singular form is domethënëse, while the masculine singular form is domethënës. In ordinary use, speakers adjust the form to match the noun’s gender and number.

Usage: Domethënëse appears across discourse domains such as journalism, academia, and everyday speech. Examples include: “Një deklaratë domethënëse ka pasoja të rëndësishme” (A meaningful statement has important consequences) and “Një studim domethënës nxjerr të dhëna të rëndësishme” (A meaningful study yields important data). The word emphasizes significance and practical or theoretical impact of a fact, finding, or argument. It is commonly used alongside synonyms like i rëndësishëm (important) and kuptimplotës (meaningful in a deep or illustrative sense). The related noun is domethënie, meaning meaning or significance, which often appears in discussions of interpretation and implication.