bërthës

Bërthës is a term from the Albanian language that denotes the central part or core of a thing. In scientific discourse, it is used to describe the central region around which other components are organized. In physics and chemistry, it corresponds to the atomic nucleus; in cell biology, the cell nucleus; in geology and geophysics, the Earth’s inner core; in astronomy, the nucleus of a galaxy. Beyond literal science, bërthës can be employed metaphorically to indicate the essential element or driving force of a system, organization, or argument, such as identifying the central issue or purpose at the heart of a project.

Usage varies by discipline and context. The term is common in Albanian-language texts dealing with science, education, or philosophical discussions about structure and meaning. When translating or transferring to English, bërthës is typically rendered as nucleus or core, but translators may choose metaphorical renderings such as central aspect or essential part depending on nuance.

The word reflects a general cognitive idea: a structure has a core from which other parts radiate. In everyday language as well as technical vocabulary, bërthës serves to denote what is most central or fundamental in a given object, concept, or process.