Udhëhiq

Udhëhiq is an Albanian verb meaning to lead, guide, or direct someone or something along a path, through a process, or in a situation. The standard infinitive in Albanian is udhëheq, while udhëhiq appears in certain forms such as the imperative (udhëhiq!) or in dialect and informal speech as a stem. As a transitive verb, it typically takes a direct object: one leads a person, a group, a project, or a journey.

Morphology and related forms: A related noun, udhëheqje, denotes leadership, guidance, or the act of leading. Agent nouns include udhëheqës (masculine) and udhëheqëse (feminine), referring to a leader or guide. The verb and its derivatives are used across various registers, from formal rhetoric to everyday speech.

Usage and contexts: The term is used in political, organizational, educational, and personal contexts to describe providing direction or management. It conveys responsibility and authority in guiding actions, strategies, or movements, whether steering a committee, directing a team, or leading a journey.

Translations and nuance: English equivalents include to lead, to guide, or to direct. The concept emphasizes initiative, responsibility, and the act of drawing others toward a goal, rather than merely supervising tasks.

See also: udhëheqje, udhëheqës, udhëheqëse. The word reflects a semantic link between guiding along a path and the broader notion of leadership in Albanian.