Erërat

Erërat is the Albanian plural noun meaning “the winds.” It refers to the air currents that move across the earth, including regional and seasonal wind patterns. In weather reporting and everyday speech, erërat is used to describe wind conditions and behavior.

Etymology and form: The base noun erë (wind) forms the definite plural erërat in standard Albanian; the plural is feminine. The term is widely used in both formal and informal contexts to denote winds collectively.

Usage and cultural context: Common collocations include erërat e Veriut (the winds of the north) or erërat jugore (the southern winds). In Albanian literature and poetry, erërat are occasionally used as symbols to evoke mood, change, or movement. In everyday life, references to erërat often accompany discussions of weather, agriculture, and travel.

See also: Wind; Albanian language.

Notes: Erërat reflects a standard linguistic term rather than a specific myth or single cultural tradition, though winds appear in Albanian folklore and songs as part of the broader relationship with nature. For detailed definitions and usage, consult Albanian dictionaries and meteorological sources.