dëgjuesit

Dëgjuesit is the definite plural form of the Albanian noun dëgjues, meaning "the listener" or "the listeners." It refers to people who listen to a broadcast, a speech, a performance, or any spoken communication. The term is commonly used in media, education, and public speaking to designate the audience that receives information by hearing.

The word derives from the verb dëgjoj, “to hear.” The agentive suffix -ues marks a person associated with the action of the verb (one who listens). The definite plural form, dëgjuesit, denotes “the listeners.” In Albanian, a non-definite form dëgjues can refer to a listener in general; the singular definite form is dëgjuesi.

In usage, dëgjuesit can denote the audience of a radio or TV program, a lecture, or a podcast. It often implies active listening and may be contrasted with terms for other audiences, such as publiku or audienca, which can emphasize the broader or more public audience. The term is neutral and descriptive, suitable for journalistic reporting, academic writing, and everyday language.

Examples:

- Dëgjuesit e radiostacionit janë inkurajuar të dërgojnë pyetje gjatë emisionit. (The radio listeners are encouraged to send questions during the program.)

- Studimi analizoi motivimin e dëgjuesve dhe mënyrën se si ata përçuan informacionin. (The study analyzed the listeners’ motivation and how they transmitted the information.)