Shkarkojnë

Shkarkojnë is the third‑person plural present indicative form of the Albanian verb shkarkoj, which means “to fly” or “to soar.” The verb shkarkoj itself is derived from the root shkar, which connotes lifting or raising. In standard Albanian, shkarkojnë is used to describe the action of birds, aircraft, or other objects taking to the air, as in “Peshqit shkarkojnë në mesdudë” (The birds are flying in the sky).

The conjugation pattern of shkarkoj follows that of typical Albanian present tense verbs ending in –oj. The infinitive is shkarkoj, the first‑person singular present is shkarkoj, the second‑person singular present is shkarkon, and the third‑person singular present is shkarko. The plural forms are shkarkojmë, shkarkoni, and shkarkojnë respectively. The past stem is shkarkoi, producing past forms such as “shkarkova” (I flew) or “shkarkoshën” (you flew). Future forms use the auxiliary having –do, e.g., “do të shkarkoj” (I will fly).

Shkarkoj and its present tense forms appear in both literary and everyday Albanian. In poetry and folk songs, it is often used in a metaphorical sense to convey freedom or escape. In modern usage, it is most common in contexts involving aviation and birdwatching. The related noun shkarkimi (the act of flying) and the participle shkarkuar (flying) are also part of the lexical field.

Because of its straightforward morphological construction and frequent usage, shkarkojnë is a useful example for learners of Albanian when studying verb conjugation patterns, aspect, and transitivity.