marrësh

Marrësh is a grammatical form in the Albanian language derived from the verb marr, which means to take, receive, or adopt. It is used as the second-person singular present subjunctive (also described as an optative form) of marr.

Formation and function: marrësh is created from the present stem marr- with the subjunctive suffix -ësh, yielding a form that marks hypothetical, desired, or non-finite action by the subject. The mood is used in dependent clauses, typically introduced by words like nëse (if) or që (that), to express conditions, wishes, or possibilities rather than asserted, factual action.

Usage: In standard Albanian, marrësh appears in clauses that present a hypothetical or uncertain scenario involving “you.” It contrasts with the present indicative forms for you, such as ti merr in the indicative mood, and with other subjunctive forms for different persons. Its occurrence is common in formal or literary styles and can be found in grammar references and dictionaries that describe Albanian verb conjugation.

Examples: A typical use is in a subordinate clause expressing a condition: Nëse ti marrësh rrugën më të butë, mund të arrin më shpejt. Another example is in expressions of possibility or wish that involve a future-oriented or hypothetical action by the audience.

Related forms: The present indicative first person is unë marr, the second-person singular present indicative is ti merr, and other persons have their own forms. The subjunctive mood also includes other endings for different subjects, depending on regional and stylistic variation.

See also: Albanian grammar, Albanian verbs, subjunctive mood.