klientë

Klientë is a term in the Albanian language referring to individuals or organizations that receive goods, services, or professional advice from a business, professional practice, or institution. It denotes a relationship in which the client seeks expertise or ongoing services, rather than a simple one-off transaction. The term is widely used in business, law, medicine, consulting, and other service sectors.

Etymology and grammar: Klientë is the plural form of the noun klijent. In Albanian, the definite forms are klienti (the client) and klientët (the clients). The indefinite plural is klientë. The word is a loan from Romance languages, commonly traced to Latin cliens and its descendants in French, Italian, and other languages, adapted to Albanian phonology and spelling.

Usage and nuances: In professional contexts, the term emphasizes an ongoing client–provider relationship, often associated with confidentiality, trust, and tailored services. This contrasts with “customer,” which more often refers to a transaction-based or one-time buyer. The notion of a client can also extend to institutions and organizations that receive repeated services, such as corporate clients, institutional clients, or clientele in a broader sense.

See also: Clientele; client–professional ethics; client satisfaction. The word is standard in Albanian-speaking communities, including Albania, Kosovo, and diaspora contexts, and is used across sectors to describe persons or entities that engage the services of a professional or business.