Përballoj

përballoj is an Albanian verb that means to confront or face something directly, and also to withstand, cope with, or endure a difficult situation, challenge, or opposing force. It is used to describe actively dealing with difficulties, critics, or obstacles, as well as standing up to opponents or pressures.

Usage and nuance

The verb can be used with a direct object, such as a challenge, a threat, or a problem (for example, facing a challenge or opposing force). It can also convey endurance or coping in situations of stress or hardship. In everyday language, it often appears in phrases that highlight resilience, determination, or confrontation, and it may be employed in various registers from informal to formal writing.

Grammatical notes

përballoj is a regular Albanian verb and forms in different tenses and moods according to standard conjugation patterns of Albanian verbs. It is commonly found in both transitive constructions (përballoj sfidën, përballoj presionin) and reflexive or impersonal contexts when the emphasis is on the act of facing or enduring.

Common collocations

- sfidën (the challenge)

- vështirësitë (the difficulties)

- presionin (the pressure)

- kundërshtimet (the oppositions)

Examples

Unë përballoj sfidën çdo ditë. Ai përballoi presionin dhe arriti të përfundonte projektin.

See also

Përballje (confrontation or facing), përballem (to face or confront oneself in reflexive form), and other Albanian verbs related to facing or opposing.