Pranë

Pranë is an Albanian preposition and adverb that denotes proximity: near, beside, by, or close to. It is used to express spatial or temporal closeness and is commonly translated as near in English. The word links a noun phrase to indicate location relative to another object or place, and it can be used with definite or indefinite noun phrases.

In typical usage, pranë comes before the noun it governs: pranë shtëpisë means near the house, and pranë dyqanit means near the shop. It can also accompany pronouns in fixed expressions, such as pranë meje (near me) or pranë teje (near you). Beyond space, pranë can indicate proximity in time, for example in phrases that refer to being close to a given moment or event.

Grammatical notes: As a preposition, pranë behaves similarly to other locative prepositions within Albanian syntax, and it generally takes a noun phrase in the vicinity sense. It can appear with definite nouns as in pranë shtëpisë, or with indefinite phrases such as pranë një parku. The usage is standard across Albanian-speaking regions.

Etymology and usage: Pranë is a native Albanian word with long-standing use in everyday speech and formal writing. It is not a loanword from neighboring languages. Its meanings are primarily spatial but extend to temporal proximity in appropriate contexts.

Translations and related concepts: In English, pranë corresponds to near, beside, by, or close to. It is a common locative preposition in Albanian, alongside other prepositions such as brenda, larg, and për. See also Albanian grammar and prepositions.