kënaqje

Kënaqje is an Albanian noun that denotes satisfaction, contentment, or gratification arising from a favorable outcome, experience, or service. It describes a subjective feeling of being pleased with something and is used to express personal satisfaction or approval.

Etymology: The word derives from the verb kënaq, meaning to please or satisfy. The suffix -je forms a common class of nouns that indicate a state, result, or quality.

Usage: In everyday language, kënaqje appears in contexts related to personal sentiment, customer feedback, or discussions of well-being. It can be used in both informal speech and formal contexts, including reviews or evaluations, to indicate that something has met or exceeded expectations. A closely related noun is kënaqësia, which more explicitly denotes the broader state of satisfaction or pleasure; speakers may use the terms interchangeably in casual speech, though they can carry subtle differences in nuance.

See also: Kënaq (to please/fulfill); kënaqësia (the sense or feeling of satisfaction).