Reduktojë

Reduktojë is an Albanian verb meaning to reduce, to lower, or to bring down in amount, size, intensity, or scope. It is used in a variety of contexts, including economics, science, policy, and everyday language, to describe making something smaller or lessened.

Etymology and related terms: The verb is associated with the Latin root reducere and cognate forms in Romance languages, such as Italian ridurre or French réduire. In Albanian, related nouns include reduktim (a reduction) and reduktuara (reducer/look for redukt- as a stem in related forms). The verb appears in standard written Albanian with regular conjugation patterns for -oj verbs, and reduktojë is a form used in specific grammatical contexts.

Usage and examples: Common uses include reducing expenses, emissions, or quantities; lowering prices; or diminishing intensity or size. Examples in natural language include phrases like “duhet të reduktojmë shpenzimet” (we must reduce expenses) and “autoritetet synojnë të reduktojnë nivelet e emetimeve” (authorities aim to reduce emission levels). In scientific or technical writing, reduktojë and its related forms may be found in clauses describing steps to decrease a variable or parameter.

Forms and related conjugation: The base infinitive is reduktoj; reduktojë appears as an inflected form used in certain moods or constructions. The participle is reduktuar, and the noun form reduktim refers to the act or result of reducing. Regular verb endings for the -oj class apply in conjugation across tenses and voices.

See also: reduktim, reduktor, reduction, decrease.