Shtrij

Shtrij is a verb in the Albanian language meaning to stretch or extend. It covers both literal physical actions, such as extending a limb or pulling an object taut, and figurative extensions, such as prolonging a period, widening space, or increasing capacity. The core sense is transitive: one shtrij something, for example shtrij duart (stretch out the hands) or shtrij një litar (stretch a rope). In figurative use, it can denote extending influence or reach, e.g., shtrij kohën (extend the time).

The noun form shtrirje denotes the act or result of stretching, and the adjective i shtrirë describes something that has been stretched. The word is common in everyday Albanian and appears in technical language in areas such as textiles, sports, and physics, as well as in literature.

Grammatically, shtrij is a regular verb that follows standard Albanian conjugation patterns for its class, forming present, past, and future tenses with typical endings and auxiliary constructions. It takes a range of direct objects and can appear with pronouns for emphasis or clarity.

See also: shtrirje; stretching; Albanian verbs.

Examples:

Shtrij duart. (Stretch out your hands.)

Shtrij një litar. (Stretch a rope.)

Shtrij kohën për të përfunduar projektin. (Extend the time to finish the project.)