Vëmendjen

Vëmendjen is an Albanian noun meaning attention, heedfulness, or caution. It denotes the act or quality of paying attention to something, as well as the broader concept of being mindful, careful, or observant. The term is used in both cognitive contexts (focus and perception) and practical contexts (careful handling, precaution).

Grammatical notes: Vëmendje is a feminine noun. The definite singular forms include vëmendja (the attention) as the subject or general reference, and vëmendjen (the attention) when the noun functions as a direct object or in other definite positions. The word commonly appears with prepositional phrases to express manner, such as me vëmendje, meaning carefully or with attention; me vëmendje is used as an adverbial expression.

Usage and examples: The concept appears across everyday speech. Examples: "Ai mbajti vëmendjen e të gjithëve gjatë prezantimit." (He held everyone’s attention during the presentation.) "Punoni me vëmendje." (Work carefully.) "Lexoni këtë kapitull me vëmendje." (Read this chapter with attention.) In social contexts, vëmendja can also refer to being aware of risks or details in a given situation.

Related terms: The adjective vëmendshëm means attentive or mindful, with feminine form vëmendshme and corresponding adverbial use "me vëmendje." The noun and its derivatives appear in discussions of focus, surveillance, and careful behavior, reflecting its central role in describing how attention is directed and maintained.