Shtëpiake

Shtëpiake is an Albanian term whose core meaning is domestic or related to the home. The word originates from shtëpi, meaning house, with the suffix -ake that forms adjectives and nouns describing a relation or characteristic. It functions both as an adjective and, in some contexts, as a noun.

As an adjective, shtëpiake describes things connected to the home or to household life, such as home-related tasks, products, or practices. In phrases like ekonomia e shtëpisë or punë shtëpiake, the term signals activities or areas associated with managing a household. In this use, it is common across everyday speech, education, and media when discussing domestic life or housekeeping.

As a noun, the term can refer to a homemaker or a person who oversees household management, often historically implying a female speaker or subject. In contemporary usage, the gendered nuance can be less pronounced, and the language around household roles may favor more neutral expressions.

Morphology and usage notes: the feminine form of the adjective/noun is shtëpiake, while the masculine form is shtëpiak. The term sits within a broader vocabulary related to household life, alongside expressions like shtëpi, ekonimia e shtëpisë, and punë shtëpiake. Its register ranges from everyday speech to formal writing, and its connotations can reflect evolving views on gender and domestic labor.