Hulumtimet

Hulumtimet is the Albanian plural noun for investigations or inquiries. It refers to systematic efforts to uncover facts, collect evidence, and reach conclusions in various contexts, including law enforcement, government oversight, journalism, and academia. The concept encompasses both formal inquiries conducted by authorities and informal inquiries undertaken by researchers or journalists.

The term derives from the verb hulumtoj, meaning to investigate or examine closely. The related singular form is hulumtimi; the plural is hulumtimet. In standard Albanian usage, hulumtimet collocate with descriptors such as policisë (police investigations), gjyqësore (judicial investigations), shtetërore (state investigations), or akademike (academic inquiries). Common phrases include hulumtimet e policisë, hulumtimet gjyqësore, and hulumtimet shkencore.

In contemporary usage, hulumtimet appear in legal documents, press reports, and academic writing as a neutral term for fact-finding processes. They can lead to charges, policy changes, or new lines of inquiry, depending on the findings and jurisdiction. The term does not designate a specific institution or program unless used as part of a proper name.

See also: Investigation, Inquiry, Research, Journalism, Albanian language.