Filozofët

Filozofët is an Albanian term that means “the philosophers.” It is used to refer to philosophers as a group or to a specific set of philosophers that is known from context. The word is the definite plural form of the noun filozof, which means philosopher.

In Albanian, the indefinite plural form is filozofë, while the definite plural form is filozofët. The definite form is used when the philosophers being discussed are identified, familiar, or already established in the conversation or text. For example, one might say, the philosophers of antiquity, or in a sentence like filozofët debate, interpreted here as “the philosophers debated.”

Filozofët can appear in academic, literary, or journalistic contexts. It may occur in philosophical analysis, critical essays, or educational materials to denote a group of thinkers rather than any single individual. The expression is also suitable for headings, sections, or titles that address philosophical topics or discussions about a group of thinkers.

Translations and usage notes: when rendered into English, Filozofët is commonly translated as “the philosophers.” The term does not refer to a specific person or organization; its meaning relies on context to indicate a known group of philosophers or philosophers in general. For learners of Albanian, distinguishing filozof (philosopher) from filozofët (the philosophers) helps clarify definite versus indefinite references in discourse.