mbeturinë
mbeturinë is an Albanian noun meaning residue, remainder, or waste material left after use, processing, or consumption. It denotes material that remains after a product has been produced, a meal eaten, or a process completed. The term is commonly used in everyday language as well as in technical and industrial contexts to refer to leftovers, byproducts, or other residual matter.
The word is derived from the verb mbet- “to remain” and is formed with the suffix -inë,
In everyday speech, mbeturinë often refers to leftovers from meals. In agriculture and industry, it can denote
See also: waste management, residues, byproducts, environmental impact.