Përdorje

Përdorje is the Albanian noun meaning the act of using, or the usage and utilization of something. It is used to denote how resources, tools, knowledge, or information are employed, and appears in formal, academic, and policy writing.

Etymology and related forms: Përdorje derives from the verb përdor, meaning “to use.” The abstract noun is formed with the suffix -je. Related nouns include përdorim (use, utilization), and in some contexts shfrytëzim can be used as a synonym for usage or exploitation, depending on nuance.

Usage and contexts: In linguistics and general discussion about language, përdorje may appear in phrases such as “përdorje e gjuhës” to refer to language usage. In law, policy, and technology, it can describe the authorized or practical use of resources, data, or tools, for example “përdorje e të dhënave personale” (use of personal data). The term is neutral and descriptive, distinguishing from terms that carry moral or legal judgments like abuzim, which denotes abuse.

See also: përdorim, shfrytëzim, gjuha shqipe.