Patundshmëri

Patundshmëri is a noun in Albanian that denotes the state or condition of immobility, the inability to move or to be moved. The term is formed from the adjective patundshëm, meaning immovable, with the abstract noun suffix -mëri.

In practical use, patundshmëri describes a lack of movement in both living beings and objects. It is commonly encountered in medical and rehabilitation contexts, where immobility may result from injury, illness, surgery, or neurological or musculoskeletal conditions. Immobility can lead to complications such as muscle atrophy, joint stiffness, pressure ulcers, venous thrombosis, and respiratory problems; management typically involves physical therapy, regular repositioning, assistive devices, and treatment aimed at addressing the underlying cause.

In everyday Albanian, patundshmëri is often referred to by alternatives that emphasize limited mobility, such as lëvizshmëri e kufizuar or pamundësia për lëvizje. When discussing real estate or property, Albanian terminology more commonly uses phrases like pronësi e paluajtshme or patundshmëri real, though the precise legal vocabulary can vary by context and jurisdiction.

See also: immobility, mobility, rehabilitation, real estate, Albanian language.