Tërhequr

Tërhequr is an Albanian word that functions as the past participle of the verb tërheq, which has several related senses, including to pull, to draw, to attract, and to withdraw. As a participle, tërhequr marks a completed action and can appear in compound tense constructions as well as in adjectival use to describe a state resulting from that action.

Etymology and related forms: The verb tërheq is a core Albanian verb with extended uses in both literal and figurative senses. The noun form tërheqje, derived from the same root, conveys meanings such as withdrawal, attraction, or the act of drawing. The participle tërhequr therefore shares these core ideas and is used across contexts to indicate something that has been drawn, pulled, attracted, or withdrawn.

Grammar and usage: In Albanian, tërhequr is used in perfect and pluperfect constructions with auxiliary verbs (for example, kam tërhequr or është tërhequ; exact forms depend on tense and mood). Beyond its verbal functions, it can also serve as an adjective describing a thing that has been drawn or withdrawn, though care is needed to ensure the intended sense is clear in context. The meaning of tërhequr can shift among literal, physical drawing (a rope, a vehicle) and figurative drawing (attention, interest, or withdrawal from a commitment).

Common senses: The word commonly expresses withdrawal from a situation or territory, drawing of attention or appeal, and physical pulling. The related noun tërheqje covers the underlying concepts of draw, withdrawal, or attraction.

See also: tërheqje, tërheqës, tërheqëse.