Fjalën

Fjalën is the definite accusative singular form of the Albanian noun fjalë, which means word. In Albanian, nouns take a definite suffix to indicate that they refer to a specific item, and the same root can appear in different definite forms depending on case and syntactic role. The base indefinite form is fjalë; the definite nominative is fjala, and the definite accusative, as seen in fjalën, is used when the word is the direct object of a sentence.

Usage and meaning. Fjalë is a common, general term for any unit of language that carries meaning. It appears in everyday speech, linguistic discussion, and literature. The definite forms are frequently used in references to particular words, quotes, or terms. Phrases such as fjalën e parë (the first word) or fjalën e fundit (the last word) are standard constructions in Albanian.

Grammar and morphology. Albanian marks definiteness with suffixal forms attached to the noun. For feminine singular nouns like fjalë, the definite nominative is fjala, and the definite accusative is fjalën. The form fjalën is thus the definite singular used when the noun functions as the object, while fjala is used when it serves as the subject or in other non-object positions.

Examples.

- Kërkoj fjalën e saktë. (I seek the exact word.)

- Fjalën e parë të librit e lexova. (I read the first word of the book.)

- Ky është fjalën që duhet të thuash. (This is the word you must say.)

Etymology. Fjalë originates as a native Albanian noun, with the definite suffix system matching other Albanian words. The term is widely used across dialects and registers, reflecting its basic role in the structure of the language.