javë

Javë is the Albanian word for a week, a span of seven days. It is used to denote both the calendar week and a duration. For example, një javë means one week, and dy javë means two weeks. The term is common in everyday speech as well as in formal writing, and it appears in expressions such as javë punërore (working week) and javët e vitit (the weeks of the year).

Etymology and usage: Javë is a native Albanian noun used across dialects and registers. While its exact historical origin is not fully documented, it has long been part of standard Albanian. With numerals, it expresses duration (një javë, dy javë, et cetera) and it also appears in phrases referring to specific weeks in a given context, such as the weeks used for scheduling or reporting.

Calendar and context: In calendars and scheduling, the week is commonly counted from Monday to Sunday in many contexts, though regional practices may vary; some calendars start on Sunday. The term javë readily forms phrases indicating timeframes in business, education, and media, and it is used across formal and informal discourse.

Not to be confused with Java: The Albanian word javë is unrelated to Java, the programming language, despite the similarity in spelling.