aplikoni

Aplikoni is a word in the Albanian language that functions as a verb form meaning “you apply” or, in the imperative mood, “apply.” It is the second person plural present tense of the verb aplikoj (to apply) and also the imperative form used to address multiple people or to speak formally to a single person.

Etymology and usage

The Albanian verb aplikoj derives from Latin applicare, through Romance languages such as Italian, reflecting a common path of linguistic borrowing. In modern Albanian, aplikoj and its forms are used across many registers, including everyday speech, education, science, industry, and technology, where the idea of applying a method, rule, or substance is central. The form aplikoni specifically appears in contexts addressing more than one person or in formal address for a single recipient.

Grammar and forms

The present tense conjugation of aplikoj includes: unë aplikoj (I apply), ti aplikon (you apply, singular), ai/ajo aplikon (he/she applies), ne aplikojmë (we apply), ju aplikoni (you apply, plural or formal singular), ata aplikojnë (they apply). The imperative mood uses aplikoi for the singular informal command and aplikoni for the plural or formal command, as in “Aplikoni këtë metodë dhe vlerësoni rezultatet” (Apply this method and evaluate the results).

Related terms and usage notes

The noun forms related to application include aplikim (the act of applying) and aplikacion (an application, such as software). Aplikoni remains a common instructional form in Albanian writing and speech, especially in steps, procedures, and guidelines that instruct the user to perform an action.