mbiemëradjektiv

Mbiemëradjektiv is the Albanian term used to denote the class of words that express properties or attributes of nouns and pronouns. In practice, mbiemëradjektivat function as adjectives and are used to describe size, color, quality, quantity, and other characteristics.

Morphology and agreement: mbiemëradjektivat agree with the noun in gender and number. They typically follow the noun in Albanian phrases, although the position can vary for emphasis or style. The definite form of adjectives is created indirectly through the noun's definiteness, with the adjective often appearing in a default, non-definite form when the noun carries the definite article. Examples include një libër i mirë (a good book) or një mollë e kuqe (a red apple).

Degrees of comparison: Albanian adjectives form degrees of comparison using the particle më for the comparative, and the superlative is expressed through combinations such as më i/më e or related constructions, depending on gender and number. For example, më i madh means bigger, më i bukur means more beautiful.

Usage and types: mbiemëradjektivat cover qualitative adjectives that describe inherent properties, as well as relative or descriptive ones used in various syntactic positions. They can modify nouns in noun phrases, appear with demonstratives, and participate in compound expressions. Adjectives may also appear in predicative position after linking verbs, expressing a property of the subject.

Examples in context: një djalë i fortë (a strong boy), një vajzë e bukur (a beautiful girl), njerëz të kujdesshëm (careful people). The system of agreement and the postposed definite article are characteristic features of mbiemëradjektiv in standard Albanian.

See also: mbiemër (adjective)