kërkohet

Kërkohet is an Albanian verb form used to indicate that something or someone is being sought or desired. It is the passive present form of the verb kërkoj, which means to seek, search for, or ask for. In everyday language and in official notices, kërkohet functions similarly to the English word “wanted.”

Etymology and form: The word derives from the root kërk- found in related nouns such as kërkim (search) and kërkesë (request). The suffix -ohet marks a passive or impersonal present construction in Albanian, producing a phrase that translates as “is sought” or “is wanted.” This form is commonly used across dialects of Albanian, including standard Albanian spoken in Albania and Kosovo, as well as in written notices.

Usage and context: Kërkohet is widely used in classifieds, job advertisements, and public notices to announce that a person, service, or item is needed. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence: “Kërkohet punonjës për shërbimin ndaj klientit” (A customer service employee is wanted). It can also be used more generally to indicate a need in formal contexts, such as editorial calls or procurement notices. The phrase is neutral in tone and appropriate for formal and semi-formal registers.

Examples:

- Kërkohet punonjës për shitje me orar të plotë.

- Kërkohet mjek për një qasje të përkohshme në klinikë.

- Kërkohet banesë me qira afatgjatë.

See also: Kërkim (search), Kërkesë (request), formë pasive në gjuhën shqipe.