Ndjejnë

Ndjejnë is an Albanian verb form meaning "they feel" or "they sense." It is the present indicative, third-person plural form of the verb ndjej, which means to feel, sense, or perceive. The form is used to attribute physical sensations, emotions, or perceptual judgments to a plural subject in the present tense. The related noun ndjenjë means "feeling" or "sense," and ndjejnë sits within the same semantic field of perception in Albanian.

Usage in Albanian is straightforward: ndjejnë describes what multiple subjects experience, whether a bodily sensation, an emotion, or a perceptual impression. It commonly appears with direct objects or adjectives that specify the sensation, such as pain, joy, warmth, or other qualities of experience. The construction is similar across standard varieties of Albanian, with minor regional pronunciation differences.

Examples:

- Ata ndjejnë dhimbje në këmbë. They feel pain in their legs.

- Ato ndjejnë kënaqësi nga arritjet e tyre. They feel satisfaction from their achievements.

- Ata ndjejnë ngrohtësi kur janë në shtëpi. They feel warmth when they are at home.

Etymology and related forms: ndjejnë derives from the native Albanian verb ndjej (to feel, sense). The form is part of a broader set of perception verbs in Albanian and is commonly used in everyday speech and writing.