Pemëve

Pemëve is the Albanian plural form associated with the noun pemë, which means a tree or a fruit tree. Pemëve specifically represents a non-nominative plural form used in certain grammatical contexts, such as when the noun is inflected for case or used after prepositions that require a different form. In everyday speech, pemët (the definite plural) is more commonly encountered.

Etymology and morphology: Pemë is a native Albanian noun with a long-standing presence in the language. The plural form pemët is the common definite plural, while pemëve is the inflected plural form used in non-nominative contexts. Albanian nouns often change form to indicate grammatical relations, and pemëve reflects this pattern for feminine nouns ending in -ë.

Usage: Pemëve appears mainly in formal, literary, or older Albanian texts and in linguistic references. It is not the ordinary form used in casual conversation. When present, it signals a specific grammatical role, such as a plural form required by the surrounding prepositions or sentence structure. Modern Albanian speakers typically rely on pemët for the definite plural in everyday language.

Biology and cultural note: A pemë is a woody perennial plant that typically has a single main stem and grows to a considerable height. Pemët include a wide range of species, including those bearing fruit as well as timber trees. Trees play a central role in ecosystems, agriculture, and landscapes, contributing oxygen, habitat, shade, and resources such as fruit and timber.

See also: Albanian grammar, pemë, pemët.