Përderisa

"Përderisa" is an Albanian conjunction that functions similarly to "while," "as long as," or "whereas" in English. It is used to connect two clauses in a sentence, indicating a simultaneous action or a condition.

The primary function of "përderisa" is to express that two events are happening at the same time. For example, "Ai lexon libra përderisa dëgjon muzikë" translates to "He reads books while listening to music." In this context, "përderisa" highlights the coexistence of these two activities.

Another significant use of "përderisa" is to express a condition or a limitation. It can imply that something will continue or be true only under certain circumstances. For instance, "Do të qëndroj këtu përderisa të mbaroj puna" means "I will stay here as long as the work is not finished." Here, the duration of his stay is contingent upon the completion of the work.

"Përderisa" can also be used to draw a contrast between two situations, akin to "whereas." For example, "Në vendin tim dimri është i ftohtë, përderisa në vendin tënd është i ngrohtë" means "In my country, winter is cold, whereas in your country it is warm." This usage emphasizes the difference between two distinct circumstances. The exact nuance of "përderisa" often depends on the surrounding context of the sentence.