besoj

Besoj is an Albanian verb meaning "to believe" or "to think." It is used to express belief, conviction, or expectation about a statement, an event, or a person. In standard usage, besoj often introduces a subordinate clause with se, as in Unë besoj se është e vërtetë (I believe that it is true). It can also express faith or trust in a person, a principle, or a concept, as in besoj në drejtësi (I believe in justice).

The meaning of besoj covers a range from cautious assumption to firm belief, and it appears in everyday phrases, informal speech, and formal writing. It can convey hope or probability when combined with future-oriented or conditional contexts, for example Besoj se do të ndodhë (I believe it will happen) or Besoj se kjo mund të ketë rezultat (I think this could have a result).

Grammar notes and usage patterns: besoj is a common verb used across tenses and persons, with standard subject-verb agreement in Albanian. It frequently combines with prepositions to specify what is believed: with se for clauses, or with në for belief in abstractions or entities (e.g., besoj në diçka/një ide). The verb also appears in idiomatic expressions and proverbs, reflecting its central role in expressing opinion, confidence, and trust.

See also: Albanian verbs of belief, se clauses, prepositional phrases for belief.