Kursime

Kursime is a term in the Albanian language that denotes the concept of saving money, either as the act of saving or as the funds that have been saved. It is used in everyday language, banking, and economic discussions to describe accumulated financial resources and the behavior of setting aside money for future use. The word derives from the verb kursim, meaning to save or economize.

In practical terms, kursime can refer to the savings held by a person or household and to the practice of saving over time. Common expressions include "kursimet e familjes" (the family’s savings) and "rritja e kursimeve" (increase of savings). Savings are typically kept in bank accounts, certificates of deposit, or other financial instruments, and they may serve as a safety net, a source for future investments, or a foundation for retirement planning.

Kursime is often discussed alongside related financial concepts such as shpenzime (expenses) and investime (investments). In public policy, national savings rates are used as indicators of economic health and future investment capacity. As a language term, kursime is a standard part of Albanian economic vocabulary and appears in both formal and informal contexts.

Notes: The term is primarily linguistic and economic in scope; it is not known to function as a widely recognized place name or organizational title in mainstream reference works.