Zgjatja

Zgjatja is a noun in the Albanian language that denotes the act or result of lengthening, extending, or prolonging something. It is formed from the verb zgjas (to stretch or prolong) and is used to express both temporal and physical extensions. The definite form zgjatja is used when referring to a specific extension, for example zgjatja e afatit (the extension of the deadline) or zgjatja e kohës (the extension of time).

The term covers several semantic domains. In everyday language, zgjatja can describe the extension of a holiday, a contract, or a plan. In a more technical context, it can refer to the elongation of a physical object or material when it is subjected to force or heat. In scientific or engineering discussions, zgjatja may be used to describe changes in length of a specimen, often in relation to concepts like deformation and strain.

Relation to related terms: zgjatja is closely related to gjatësia, which generally denotes length as a measure or distance, whereas zgjatja emphasizes the process or result of extending. The noun is versatile and appears across literature, law, science, and everyday speech, always centered on the idea of making something longer in time or space.