Marrja

Marrja is a noun in Albanian that denotes the act of taking or receiving something. It is derived from the verb marr (to take) with the productive nominal suffix -ja, forming an abstract noun that designates an action or its outcome. The word is feminine and is commonly used in formal and written Albanian.

Usage of marrja covers both physical acts of taking possession and more abstract notions such as taking on responsibilities or decisions. Examples include taking on responsibility (marrja e përgjegjësisë) or the act of taking a decision (marrja e vendimit or marrja e një vendimi). It can also refer to the reception or acquisition of something, such as information or instructions.

Grammatical notes: As a derivational noun, marrja behaves like other -ja nouns in Albanian and is used with the standard definite and case patterns of the language. Its form remains stable, while the surrounding determinants and verbs determine its syntactic role in a sentence.

Translations and nuance: In English, the closest equivalents are taking, reception, acquisition, capture, or attainment, depending on context. The nuances depend on whether the focus is on possession, decision-making, or reception of something.

Notes on usage: Marrja is versatile and appears in everyday speech as well as formal or administrative contexts, especially where actions of obtaining, accepting, or assuming are being discussed.

See also: marr, the verb from which marrja is derived.