Njeriu

Njeriu is the Albanian noun meaning 'the human being' or 'a person.' It denotes a human individual and, in the definite form njeriu, can refer to the human race as a whole or to a specific person. The indefinite singular is një njeri, while the plural forms are njerëz (humans, people) and njerëzit (the humans). The term is widely used across formal and everyday language.

Etymology and grammar: The exact origin of njeri is not definitively established in Albanian linguistics. It is a core term found in all major dialects and across registers—from daily speech to literature and philosophy. Grammatically, it is a masculine noun: singular indefinite 'një njeri' and definite 'njeriu'; plural indefinite 'njerëz' and definite 'njerëzit'.

Usage and cultural significance: In Albanian discourse, njeriu is used to discuss human nature, ethics, and social life. It appears in religious, philosophical, and literary contexts as a reference to humanity rather than to a single individual, and it underpins many idiomatic expressions about common human experience.