Ndërmarr

Ndërmarr is an Albanian verb meaning to undertake, to embark on, or to assume responsibility for a task or project. It is used to describe taking action, initiating an initiative, or committing to a course of work, often in business, public administration, and organizational contexts.

Etymology and related forms: The verb is built from the prefix ndër- combined with marr (to take). The related noun ndërmarrje denotes an undertaking or enterprise, while ndërmarrës refers to an entrepreneur or a person who undertakes initiatives. The same prefix appears in other compounds such as ndërhyrje (intervention), illustrating how ndër- signals an active, initiating sense.

Usage: Ndërmarr is commonly employed to express planning and execution of actions. Examples include: “Unë do të ndërmarr një projekt të ri” (I will undertake a new project) and “Ai ndërmori një iniciativë për të përmirësuar shërbimet publike” (He undertook an initiative to improve public services). The term appears in formal and administrative language as well as in everyday speech when describing taking on responsibilities or starting ventures.

See also: In Albanian, ndërmarrje is used for an enterprise or business venture, and ndërmarrës denotes the entrepreneur or organizer behind an undertaking. The prefix ndër- is common in creating verbs and nouns that express initiation or involvement in actions.