Vëzhgimi

Vëzhgimi is a noun in Albanian that denotes the act of observing or monitoring something. It is formed from the verb vëzhgoj with the suffix -imi and is used in standard Albanian across Albania and Kosovo. The term covers a range of meanings from casual observation to formal, systematic data collection.

In scientific and academic contexts, vëzhgimi refers to the process of watching and recording phenomena over time, such as observational studies, field notes, and environmental monitoring. In administrative and regulatory settings, it denotes ongoing surveillance or monitoring of compliance, performance, or safety. In security and law enforcement discourse, vëzhgimi can refer to surveillance activities.

The word has related forms: vëzhgues meaning observer, vëzhguar meaning observed (past participle), and vëzhgim as a related noun referring to the act or period of observation. The term is widely used across disciplines, including science, education, journalism, and public administration. While it overlaps with English “observation” and “monitoring,” vëzhgimi emphasizes a process of watching and recording, often with the aim of drawing conclusions or ensuring accountability.