Errësirë

Errësirë is a feminine noun in Albanian meaning darkness, the absence of light. It can denote physical darkness in the environment as well as figurative darkness such as ignorance, danger, or moral ambiguity. The term is widely used across Albanian dialects and registers.

The exact historical origin of errësirë is not documented in brief summaries; it is regarded as a native Albanian word. It forms a semantic field with drita (light), and the two terms are often presented as opposites in linguistic and literary contexts.

In literature and culture, errësirë is a common motif used to evoke atmosphere or to symbolize unknown or threatening forces. It figures prominently in poetry, storytelling, and religious or philosophical writing and is often paired with references to light to explore themes of knowledge, revelation, and hope.

In everyday language, errësirë retains its literal meaning while serving as a metaphor for difficult situations, obscurity, or moral ambiguity.

See also: Drita; Darkness in language; Albanian language.