bëni

Bëni is an Albanian verb form used as the second-person plural imperative of the verb bëj, meaning “to do” or “to make.” It functions to instruct or urge a group of people to perform an action, and is commonly found in everyday speech, writing, and media when addressing multiple individuals.

Morphology and usage: The second-person plural imperative in Albanian is typically formed by adding the suffix -ni to the verb stem. From the stem bë-, the imperative yields bëni. This form invites a group to carry out an action and can carry a range of tones from neutral to commanding, depending on context and intonation. It is used in various registers, from casual conversation to instructional or informational material.

Examples: Bëni këtë tani. (Do this now.) Bëni punën me përpikëri. (Do the work carefully.) The negative form is formed with mos: Mos bëni zhurmë. (Don’t make noise.)

Notes and related forms: Bëni is specifically the plural imperative; the corresponding singular forms differ and are used when addressing a single person. The form uses the letter ë, a feature of Albanian orthography, and reflects standard usage across dialects of Albanian. In contexts such as signs, manuals, or direct commands, bëni remains common for addressing groups, while more polite or softened imperatives may incorporate additional polite phrases or modal constructions.

See also: Albanian grammar, imperative mood, Albanian verbs.