Zbrazëti

Zbrazëti is an Albanian noun that denotes the state of being empty or the act of emptying a container, space, or receptacle. The term can describe physical emptiness, such as the contents having been removed, and it is also used metaphorically to express lack, void, or absence in a broader sense, including existential or emotional emptiness in literature and everyday speech. In more technical or scientific contexts, zbrazëti can appear in discussions of empty space or the process of removing contents from a system.

Etymology and form: Zbrazëti is formed from the verb zbraz- meaning “to empty,” with a noun-forming suffix that marks a state or condition. The word is used across Albanian dialects and tends to carry both concrete and abstract nuances depending on the context.

Usage and nuance: The term is common in formal and informal Albanian. It appears in prose, academic writing, and everyday language to convey the idea of emptiness, as well as in practical contexts when referring to the act of emptying a container, tank, or room. The exact nuance can shift with context, ranging from a literal emptiness of space to a more figurative sense of lack or vacancy.

See also: emptiness; emptying; Albanian vocabulary related to containers and space.