femër

Femër is a common noun in Albanian that means woman or female. It denotes the female sex in biological contexts and women as a social group in everyday language. The term is widely used in education, media, science, and public discourse to reference women and to describe features associated with femininity.

Grammatical notes: Femër is a feminine noun. Adjectives and determiners agree in gender with it, and it participates in standard Albanian agreement patterns for number and case within noun phrases.

Usage and context: In Albanian, femër functions across a range of contexts, from biology and medicine to sociology and law. It appears in discussions of gender, equality, and women’s rights, as well as in cultural and literary expressions. The concept of femër is part of broader conversations about social roles, representation, and policy affecting women in Albanian-speaking communities.

Related terms and variations: The language also employs feminine-adjective forms and compounds derived from femër to describe feminine characteristics or roles. In addition to femër, Albanian speakers may use other terms and phrases to specify age, status, or occupation when referring to women, depending on context.

See also: Albanian language, Gender studies, Women’s rights in Albania.