Formëson

Formëson is an Albanian verb meaning to shape, to form, or to mold. It is used for both literal shaping of physical material and figurative shaping of ideas, policies, or character. The infinitive form is formësoj, and formëson is the standard third-person singular present indicative. The verb belongs to the regular class of Albanian -oj verbs and follows the language’s typical conjugation patterns. A common present participle is duke formësuar, used to indicate the ongoing act of shaping, and the past participle is formësuar, which can function as an adjective meaning shaped or molded.

Etymology and meaning

Formëson derives from formë, meaning form or shape, with the productive -soj suffix that marks causative or active making. The root formë is related to similar terms in other languages that reference shape or appearance, often tracing back to Latin forma. In Albanian, formëson can be used in contexts ranging from sculpture and construction to design and policy-making.

Usage

Literal: Ai formëson një statujë nga mermeri. Figurative: Qeveria formëson një projektligj të ri; kultura formëson identitetin kombëtar. The term is common in discussions of design, manufacturing, arts, and social or political discourse where shaping outcomes is a central idea.

Related forms

The noun formësim (the act of shaping) and the past participle formësuar (shaped) are derived from the same root and are used in related expressions.

See also: formësim, formësuar.