Gjeneratave

Gjeneratave is the oblique plural form of the Albanian noun gjeneratë, meaning generations. It appears in contexts referring to groups of people born in similar time periods and sharing common historical experiences. In Albanian grammar, gjeneratave is used after prepositions and in the genitive or dative case forms, for example nga gjeneratave të ndryshme (from different generations) or për gjeneratave të ardhshme (for future generations). The nominative plural is gjeneratat, while the singular is gjenerata.

In sociology and demography, a generation is typically defined as a cohort born within a certain span—commonly two to three decades—whose members experience similar social, political, and economic conditions during formative years. Generations are studied to understand shifts in values, technology adoption, family structures, and labor markets. Globally, well-known cohorts include Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z; Albanian discourse often uses these terms in translated or adapted form.

In the Albanian context, generation-related topics address intergenerational relations within families, education, and work life, as well as the transmission of cultural memory and language. Discussions about gjeneratave commonly focus on issues such as succession, social change, and the impact of technology on communication across generations. The term is frequently used in phrases like intergenerational dialogue and e ardhmja e gjeneratave të reja (the future of the new generations).

This article notes the distinction between gjeneratave (generations) and gjeneratorët (generators), which denote electrical machines.