Dëshiruar

Dëshiruar is an Albanian term that functions as the past participle of the verb dëshiroj, meaning to desire or want. As an adjective or participle, dëshiruar describes something that is desired or sought after. It is commonly used in both everyday language and more formal or literary registers to indicate desirability or a state of being desired.

Etymology and grammar: The word is derived from the noun dëshirë (desire) with the standard participle suffix -uar. In text, it inflects for gender and number like other adjectival participles in Albanian, used to modify nouns and express that the referent is desired by someone or by a broader audience. The form can appear in phrases such as “produkti i dëshiruar” (the desired product) or “një person i dëshiruar” (a desired person).

Usage and nuance: Dëshiruar conveys a sense of value, appeal, or demand. It is distinct from dëshirë, which denotes desire as a noun, and from the verb dëshiroj, which expresses the act of desiring. In discourse, dëshiruar often appears in contexts related to market demand, preferences, or social appeal, where something is regarded as sought after or appreciated by others.

See also: dëshiroj, dëshirë, desired (as a general concept in Albanian), desirability (in translations and lexical studies).

Note: As a participle, dëshiruar can be used in various syntactic positions, typically preceding or following the noun it describes, and it adjusts its form according to number and gender in agreement with the noun.