kërkesën

Kërkesën is the definite singular form of the Albanian noun kërkesë, which denotes a request, petition, or application. It refers to a formal act in which an individual or organization asks an authority, an institution, or another party for something, such as information, a service, a permit, a benefit, or a change in status. The term is widely used in administrative, legal, and organizational contexts, as well as in formal everyday communication.

The noun is derived from the verb kërkoj (to seek) and formed with the suffix -esë. In Albanian, nouns take definite forms; the definite accusative singular is typically expressed as kërkesën, used when the noun functions as the direct object in a sentence. Other grammatical forms exist for different cases and numbers, with plural form being kërkesat (the requests) and genitive forms such as kërkesës (of the request).

Usage and contexts: A kërkesë/kërkesë-bearing document is commonly submitted to public or private entities to obtain information, services, permissions, benefits, or changes in status. In administrative and legal settings, a written kërkesë may initiate formal procedures, trigger deadlines, and invite a response or decision from the recipient. The term encompasses a broad range of communications, from simple information requests to formal petitions and applications, including asylum applications, permit requests, or requests for documentation.