Qëllimi

Qëllimi is a masculine Albanian noun meaning goal, aim, or purpose. It refers to the desired end or objective of an action, project, or plan. The term is widely used in everyday language as well as in formal writing, including education, business, sports, and policy discussions. In many contexts it can be used interchangeably with synim, another common word for an aim or objective, though qëllimi often emphasizes a concrete endpoint.

Etymology and forms: The word is native to Albanian and is formed with the abstract noun suffix -im from a stem related to the idea of intending or aiming. The gender is masculine. Definite singular is qëllimi. Plural forms are indefinite qëllime and definite qëllimet.

Usage and examples: Examples include “Qëllimi i projektit është të përmirësojë infrastrukturën” (The project’s goal is to improve the infrastructure) and “Secili synon të arrijë qëllimet e tij” (Each person aims to reach his goals). The term is common in discussions of strategy, planning, and evaluation, where performance is measured against set, clearly defined qëllime.

See also and related terms: Synim, objektiv, dhe ndjekje e qëllimeve. The choice between qëllimi and synim can reflect nuances in emphasis, with qëllimi often referring to a specific end state and synim to the broader aim or direction.