Ndjekësh

Ndjekësh is an Albanian verb form that corresponds to the second person singular in the present subjunctive mood of the verb ndjek, meaning to follow or to chase. It is used in subordinate clauses and in contexts that require subjunctive meaning, such as wishes, suggestions, or expressions of necessity or possibility. The form is distinct from the indicative present form, which is ndjek for “you follow.”

Morphology and formation: The verb stem for ndjek is ndjek. To form the present subjunctive for the second person singular, Albanian adds the ending -ësh, yielding ndjekësh. This pattern is part of the broader subjunctive system in Albanian, where endings vary by person and mood. In standard usage, the full expression often appears with the particle të or with the conjunction që in subordinate clauses, for example: që ti ndjekësh or të ndjekësh, depending on syntactic context.

Usage and examples: Ndjekësh appears in sentences expressing desire, necessity, or hypothetical scenarios. Example: “Është mirë që ti ndjekësh këto udhëzime” (It is good that you follow these instructions). It may also appear in clauses after verbs of recommendation or doubt, where the subjunctive mood is required. In everyday speech, speakers may simplify or omit explicit subject pronouns when the context makes the person clear.

Related forms: The verb ndjek exists in other moods and tenses, with the present indicative form ndjek (I/you/he follows). The noun ndjekës denotes a pursuer or follower, while related constructions form other subjunctive and imperative variants.

See also: Albanian grammar, subjunctive mood, ndjek, ndjekës.