Ndërlikoj

Ndërlikoj is an Albanian verb meaning to complicate or entangle something, making it more difficult, complex, or intertwined. It is a transitive verb used with a direct object, typically describing processes, situations, problems, or relationships that become more intricate due to added factors, details, or conditions.

In usage, ndërlikoj conveys a negative nuance, suggesting that complexity has been introduced unnecessarily or that a straightforward matter has been turned more challenging. It appears in both everyday and more formal or analytical language. Common synonyms include vështirësoj (to make difficult) and komplikohem (to become complicated), depending on context.

Related form and noun: ndërlikim, meaning complication, is a widely used noun derived from the verb to denote a state or instance of becoming more complex. The verb also appears in various tenses to describe how actions affect the complexity of a situation, for example in past tense constructions such as “ndërlikuan marrëveshjen” (they complicated the agreement).

Examples:

- Ndërlikoj një situatë me detaje të panevojshme. (I complicate a situation with unnecessary details.)

- Vendimet e reja ndërlikuan marrëveshjen. (The new decisions complicated the agreement.)

- Ndërlikimi i çështjes kërkon një qasje të re. (The complication of the matter requires a new approach.)

Ndërlikoj is regarded as a regular verb in the -oj class and is versatile across domains, from everyday speech to formal writing.