kërkon

Kërkon is a common Albanian verb form meaning to seek, to look for, or to request. It is the present tense form of the verb kërkoj. In Albanian, the form 'kërkon' is the present indicative for both second-person singular (ti kërkon) and third-person singular (ai/ajo kërkon); the subject is understood from context.

Usage and examples: Kërkon can denote literal seeking as in "Ai kërkon një punë" (he seeks a job), or more abstract seeking such as "Ai kërkon falje" (he asks for forgiveness). It also appears in contexts meaning to request information or assistance, for example "Ai kërkon informacion" (he requests information). The meaning is often inferred from the object that follows and from the surrounding clause.

Grammatical notes and related terms: The verb forms other tenses follow the standard Albanian conjugation of kërkoj. Related nouns include kërkim (search) and kërkesë (request). The root and its derivatives appear across various expressions related to looking for something, asking for something, or demanding something in formal or informal contexts.

Usage overview: Kërkon functions across literal and figurative senses of seeking or requesting. Its flexibility makes it one of the more frequently used verbs in Albanian for expressing needs, desires, or inquiries, whether addressing a person directly or referring to a general action.