Fuqizoj

Fuqizoj is an Albanian verb meaning to empower or to strengthen the power, capacity, or autonomy of a person, group, institution, or system. It denotes increasing competence, authority, or influence, often through resources, training, legislation, or policy changes. The word is derived from fuqi meaning power, combined with the causative suffix -izoj, and is related to the noun fuqizim (empowerment) and the adjective fuqizues (empowering).

In usage, fuqizoj appears in contexts such as development, education, governance, and civil society, where the aim is to enhance capabilities and participation. The form can take various conjugations to agree with different subjects, for example: unë fuqizoj (I empower), ti fuqizon (you empower), ai/ajo fuqizon (he/she empowers). It is common in policy discussions and program descriptions that focus on increasing the influence or effectiveness of individuals or groups.

Examples include governmental or organizational language such as: Qeveria ka ndërmarrë politika për fuqizimin e grave dhe të rinjve. This translates to “The government has undertaken policies to empower women and youth.” Another example: Programi synon të fuqizojë aftësitë profesionale të pjesëmarrësve, meaning “The program aims to empower the professional skills of the participants.”

See also: fuqizim, fuqizues, forcoj.