dënon

Dënon is an Albanian verb form meaning to condemn or to denounce. It is used to express strong disapproval of a person’s, group’s, or action’s conduct, and can be employed in moral, political, and legal contexts as a statement about condemnation or censure.

In everyday language, dënon typically appears in the present tense with a third-person singular subject, as in “Ai dënon krimin” (He condemns the crime) or “Ajo dënon dhunën” (She denounces the violence). The form is part of a broader verb system in Albanian that includes related forms such as dënoj (I condemn) and dënojnë (they condemn), which share the same semantic core of disapproval and punitive judgment. The noun most closely associated with the concept is dënim, meaning condemnation or sentence, and is used in legal and moral discussions.

Usage and nuances: dënon can convey moral outrage, judicial condemnation, or official disapproval. In legal discourse, it may accompany references to crimes or misconduct, while in journalism and politics it is common in statements by authorities, advocacy groups, or commentators. The choice of phrasing can reflect formality, intensity, or stance on a given issue.

Etymology: the verb is rooted in Albanian lexicon associated with judgment and punishment, with related forms contributing to a family of words around condemnation, sentence, and penalty.

See also: dënim (condemnation/sentence), dënuar (condemned), dënon (forms related to condemn).

Note: Albanian verb forms vary by person and number; dënon specifically corresponds to the third-person singular present tense.