bëjë

Bëjë is a grammatical form in the Albanian language. It represents the present subjunctive (subjunctive mood) of the verb bëj, meaning “to do” or “to make.” The form is used in subordinate clauses to express wishes, possibility, doubt, or actions that are not stated as fact. In standard Albanian, bëjë typically appears after the conjunction që, and in other contexts where the subjunctive is required.

Usage and examples

Bëjë appears in clauses that convey desire, intention, or hypothetical action. A common example is q ë ai të bëjë punën, meaning “that he may do the work” or “that he do the work.” The form contrasts with the indicative present bën (he/she does) and with imperative forms. In everyday speech, the indicative is more frequent for asserting actions, while the subjunctive is reserved for non-factual or subordinate content, particularly in formal or literary contexts.

Orthography and variants

The form contains the letter ë, a distinctive feature of Albanian orthography. In texts without diacritics, bëjë may be rendered as beje, though this risks obscuring the correct pronunciation. Regional and stylistic variations can influence the frequency and precision of subjunctive usage, but bëjë remains a standard finite form in the Albanian verbal system.

See also

Albanian language; Bëj; Subjunctive mood in Albanian.