Respektojmë

Respektojmë is an Albanian verb form meaning “we respect” and, in some contexts, can express an exhortation such as “let us respect.” It is the present tense, first-person plural form of the verb respektoj, which means to respect. The form respektojmë is characteristic of standard Albanian spelling and pronunciation, with the final vowel marking the plural subject.

In ordinary use, respektojmë appears in statements about collective behavior. Examples include ne respektojmë ligjin (we respect the law) or ne respektojmë njëri-tjetrin (we respect one another). It can also function in rhetorical or civic contexts where an audience is urged to adopt respectful conduct, though a more explicit exhortation in Albanian often uses a construction such as le ta respektojmë (let us respect).

Usage of respektojmë spans everyday speech, education, media, and public discourse. It reflects a general social value placed on respect for people, institutions, laws, cultural norms, and basic human rights within Albanian-speaking communities. The term is routinely encountered in discussions of etiquette, governance, and community life.

Related terms include the verb respektoj (to respect) and its other tenses and moods. As a common verb in Albanian, respektojmë participates in standard subject–verb agreement patterns and is used across formal and informal registers.