Mbikëqyrin

Mbikëqyrin is a form of the Albanian verb mbikëqyr, meaning to supervise or oversee. It represents the third-person plural form in the present tense, used when referring to a group performing the act of supervision. The base verb mbikëqyr carries the sense of monitoring, inspecting, or ensuring that procedures and activities are carried out as required.

Etymology and grammar: The verb mbikëqyr is built from mbi- “over” and qyr, a root related to watching. The corresponding noun forms include mbikëqyrje (supervision) and mbikëqyrës (supervisor). Mbikëqyrin specifically marks an ongoing action by multiple subjects in the present tense.

Usage: Mbikëqyrin is commonly used in administrative, organizational, and governmental contexts to describe groups responsible for oversight. It can refer to committees, boards, managers, or officials who monitor processes, compliance, or performance. For example: Ata mbikëqyrin procesin e tenderimit. Agjencia mbikëqyrin zbatimin e politikave. These constructions convey ongoing oversight by the referenced subjects.

Related terms: mbikëqyrje (the act or practice of supervision), mbikëqyrës (a supervisor or overseer). Other related verbs include mbikëqyrës (to supervise someone) and mbikëqyrës (supervisory role). The concept is widely used in governance, education, business, and public administration to emphasize accountability and monitoring.

See also: supervision; oversight; governance; administration.

Note: As with many Albanian verbs, exact conjugations vary by subject and tense. Mbikëqyrin specifically denotes the present tense for a third-person plural subject in sentences describing ongoing supervision.