Mësim

Mësim is a masculine noun in Albanian that denotes a unit of instruction or the broader process of learning. It can refer to a specific lesson, as in mësimi i matematikës (the mathematics lesson), or to education in general. The definite form mësimi means “the lesson” or “the education,” depending on context, while the plural is mësime and the definite plural is mësimet.

In everyday use, mësim appears in phrases describing classroom activities and instruction. Examples include mësimi i gjuhës (the language lesson) and mësuesi jep mësim (the teacher provides instruction). The term is common across Albanian-speaking regions, including Albania and Kosovo, in formal schooling as well as in informal training settings.

Mësim is closely connected to related concepts and roles. Mësues (teacher) and nxënës (student) are the primary participants in the mësim process, while mësimdhënie (teaching or instruction) refers to the act or profession of delivering lessons. The word can also be used more broadly to mean education or learning experiences beyond a single class.

Overall, mësim functions as a foundational term in Albanian for discussing what is taught, how it is taught, and the learning experiences of students within educational systems.