Njërit

Njërit is an Albanian word that functions as a determiner or pronoun derived from the numeral një, meaning “one.” It is used to refer to a specific member of a group and can translate roughly as “the one” or “one of them,” depending on the context.

Etymology and form. The base form njëri means “one” or “a certain one.” The variant njërit appears in oblique syntactic positions and in fixed expressions, often after prepositions, where it marks a relationship to a particular member of a set. In standard Albanian, forms like i njërit prej tyre are common for expressing “the one of them.”

Usage. Njërit is most frequently encountered in phrases that identify a specific individual within a larger group rather than as a standalone lexical item. It tends to appear in formal or literary contexts and in careful written Albanian. The expression i njërit prej tyre is a canonical example meaning “the one of them.” The construction serves to single out a person or object without naming them directly, contributing to contrast or emphasis in discourse.

Notes. As with many pronouns and determiners in Albanian, exact form and availability can vary by dialect and register. In everyday speech, speakers may opt for simpler structures such as njëri or other pronouns to convey similar meanings, depending on the region and formality of the context.

See also. Albanian pronouns, Albanian numerals, Albanian grammar.