mendje
Mendje is a term in the Albanian language that translates to 'mind' or 'intellect'. It denotes the cognitive faculties and is used in everyday speech, education, and literature to discuss thinking, memory, reasoning, and judgment. In contrast with the organ of the brain, truri, mendje emphasizes cognitive function and awareness rather than anatomy. The word is widely used in idiomatic expressions and philosophical writing about knowledge and perception.
In addition to its common noun use, mendje appears as a personal surname in Albanian-speaking communities. It
Overall, mendje reflects a central concept in Albanian thought about cognition and mental life, distinct from