Gjethet

Gjethet is the Albanian word for leaves, referring to the flat, usually green parts of plants that carry out photosynthesis. The singular form is gjethe and the plural form is gjethet. The term is used across botany, horticulture, and everyday language to describe foliage, whether from trees, shrubs, or herbs.

In botanical context, leaves vary widely in size, shape, and texture. They typically have a blade (lamina) connected to the stem by a stalk (petiole) and serve functions such as photosynthesis, gas exchange, and transpiration. Leaves may be arranged alternately or oppositely on stems and can be simple or compound, with margins that may be smooth, serrated, or lobed.

Usage in language and culture: In Albanian writing and speech, gjethet appears in descriptions of plants, in culinary contexts when referring to leafy ingredients, and in discussions of seasonal change. The word forms the basis for many expressions and is part of everyday flora-related vocabulary.

See also: Botany, Plant anatomy, Albanian language.