Shqetësimet

Shqetësimet is the Albanian plural noun meaning concerns, worries, or anxieties. The singular is shqetësim. It is used in everyday language as well as in formal writing to denote mental or emotional disturbance arising from anticipated or current circumstances.

The term derives from the verb shqetësoj, meaning to disturb or worry. In many contexts, shqetësimet refer to a range of feelings from mild annoyance to more persistent fear or distress.

Shqetësimet are common in personal life, family, work, and public life. They may be described as shqetësimet ekonomike (economic concerns), shqetësimet sociale (social concerns), shqetësimet shëndetësore (health concerns), or shqetësimet për të ardhmen (concerns about the future). In journalism and discourse, the phrase often signals the subject of discussion or debate about risks or problems.

In psychological and medical contexts, shqetësimet can be part of normal emotional response to stress. When they are persistent, excessive, and impair daily functioning, they can relate to anxiety disorders, and professional assessment or support may be appropriate.

Synonyms include ankth (anxiety) and merak (worry), though shqetësimet can carry a broader or milder nuance depending on context. The term is widely understood across Albanian-speaking communities and appears in literature, media, and public discourse.