Mbikëqyr

Mbikëqyr is an Albanian verb meaning to supervise, oversee, or monitor. It denotes the act of directing, observing, and checking activities, people, or processes to ensure compliance, quality, or progress. The term is commonly used in administrative, organizational, and regulatory contexts, as well as in everyday management.

Derived from mbi- “over” and qyr, a root meaning “to look” or “to inspect,” mbikëqyr literally means to look over something. The noun mbikëqyrje describes the act or state of supervision, while mbikëqyrës or mbikëqyrëse can refer to a supervisor or supervising entity.

In governance and public administration, authorities mbikëqyrin agencies and programs. In business and project management, managers mbikëqyr project progress and compliance with standards. In law enforcement or oversight contexts, bodies are established to mbikëqyr activities to prevent misuse.

Example: Ai mbikëqyr punën e ekipit, meaning He supervises the work of the team.

See also: mbikëqyrje (supervision), mbikëqyrës (supervisor).