Tepërsi

Tepërsi is an Albanian term that denotes the state or quality of being excessive, an overabundance or superfluity. Used across everyday language, journalism, and literary writing, it refers to quantities, desires, or standards that surpass what is necessary, appropriate, or sustainable. The word is formed from the base adjective tepër, meaning excessive or too much, and is treated as an abstract noun in constructions that discuss excess as a concept rather than a specific instance.

In usage, tepërsi can describe imbalances in various domains, such as resources, consumption, or norms, where a surplus or overextension is observed or criticized. It often carries a evaluative or cautionary tone, signaling that excess may lead to waste, moral questions, or negative consequences. While tepërsi is common in Albanian prose and discourse, it is not a technical term in most professional fields; its value lies in conveying a normative judgment about extent or proportion.

In philosophical or ethical discussions, tepërsi may be explored as a form of imbalance to be avoided in favor of moderation or sufficiency. In cultural or historical contexts, the concept can appear when analyzing moments of excess in art, religion, or social behavior. Because Albanian is a living language with regional variation, nuances of tepërsi can differ slightly between dialects or registers, but the core meaning remains the same: the state of being excessive or overabundant.