Njëra

Njëra is an Albanian feminine form of the pronoun meaning “one (of two or more)” and can function as both a determiner and a pronoun. It is used to refer to a single feminine member of a clearly identified pair or group, often in contrast to another feminine member, which is typically expressed with the word tjetra.

Usage and function

Njëra agrees with feminine nouns and serves to single out one item within a set. It can appear with a noun or stand alone when the gender is understood from context. Common constructions include one feminine subject among two or more, or one option among several feminine options.

Examples:

- Dy motra erdhën sot; njëra është mësuese. (Two sisters came today; one is a teacher.)

- Nga këto mundësi, njëra duket më e favorshme. (From these options, one seems more favorable.)

Relation to related forms

Njëra is the feminine counterpart of ndërën forms such as njëri (masculine) and tjetra (the other, feminine). These forms together express choice and contrast within gendered pairs or groups. In most contexts, njëra and tjetra are used to distinguish between two feminine entities, whereas njëri and tjetri refer to masculine ones.

Etymology and grammar notes

Njëra derives from the base numeral një (one) with a feminine suffix. It functions as a determiner or independent pronoun and requires agreement with a feminine noun or context. It is common in spoken and written Albanian and is considered standard usage in everyday language.