Përshkruajë

Përshkruajë is an Albanian verb form derived from the base verb përshkruaj, which carries the sense of describing or recounting. It is the present subjunctive (third-person singular) form of the verb and is used in subordinate clauses to express a description or description-like statement in a hypothetical or mandated context.

In standard Albanian, the subjunctive mood appears after certain conjunctions such as që and in clauses that express intention, possibility, or description. A typical usage is in a sentence like: Që ai të përshkruajë ngjarjen sa më mirë, do ta ketë të nevojshme të dëgjohet nga dëshmitarët. This illustrates how përshkruajë marks a non-finite or dependent-descriptive role in a sentence, aligning with the function of the subjunctive to describe how something should be described.

Etymology and morphology: përshkruajë is formed from the prefix për- combined with the root shkruaj (to write), yielding a meaning related to describing, often in the sense of recounting or detailing in writing or speech. The ë ending signals a specific finite form used in the subjunctive/conditional mood in Albanian grammar, and the exact form may vary with dialect and tense.

Notes and related forms: The infinitive of the verb is përshkruaj, meaning “to describe.” The form përshkruajë is part of a broader system of Albanian verb conjugation that includes the subjunctive, optative, and other finite forms. For learners, understanding its use in clauses after që or in complex sentences is essential for recognizing when to apply the subjunctive mood.

See also: Albanian grammar, Subjunctive mood, Conjugation of Albanian verbs.

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