dhënie

Dhënie is a noun in Albanian that denotes the act of giving or granting something to another party. It covers a broad range of meanings, from a simple gift to formal donations or subsidies, and it appears in everyday language as well as in legal and administrative texts. The concept can refer to tangible items as well as intangible entitlements, such as rights or privileges that are bestowed.

Dhënie is derived from the verb meaning to give and is formed as a noun to describe the act or process of giving. In formal contexts, the term emphasizes the act itself rather than the object conveyed.

In legal and governmental language, dhënie is used to indicate the granting of rights, aid, or resources. Examples include phrases like dhënia e ndihmës sociale (the provision of social assistance) or dhënia e subvencionimeve (the granting of subsidies). In everyday speech, speakers may prefer verbs such as jap or dhuroj, but dhënie remains common in official documents and public discourse.

Related terms include dhënës (giver or donor) and dhuratë (gift). The concept is distinct from but connected to related notions such as donacion, used in some contexts as a loanword for donations. The term dhënie is best understood as the act of giving, while the related terms identify the giver or the object given.