Këngën

Këngën is an Albanian term related to the noun këngë, which means "song." In standard Albanian, definiteness is marked on the noun to form the definite singular as kënga, meaning "the song," and the definite plural as këngët, meaning "the songs." The form këngën is not the standard definite singular in contemporary Albanian; it may appear in dialectal or archaic contexts, or in certain fixed expressions, but the widely used forms are kënga for “the song” and këngët for “the songs.”

Usage of këngë and its definite forms is common in Albanian literature, music, and media. The word appears in song titles, lyrics, and discourse about music and culture. For example, phrases like “Kënga e shoqërisë” (the song of society) or “Këngët popullore” (the folk songs) are typical in everyday language and artistic works. The noun can also function in compound expressions or as part of a proper title without changing its core meaning.

Phonology and orthography follow standard Albanian rules, with këngë representing the base word meaning “song.” The definite forms are attached to the noun as part of normal noun inflection. The term reinforces Albanian musical and poetic traditions, where songs and singing play a central role.

See also: këngë, Albanian grammar, Albanian music.