mosmarrëveshja

Mosmarrëveshja is the Albanian noun for a disagreement or lack of consensus between two or more parties. It can refer to a specific dispute, such as a negotiation that has not reached an accord, or to a broader state of discord within a group, organization, or between states. The term is neutral and widely used in journalism, politics, law, and everyday conversation.

Etymology and form: It is formed from the negating prefix mos- plus marrëveshje, which means an agreement, settlement, or understanding. The definite form mosmarrëveshja denotes “the disagreement” and is used in both formal and informal references.

Usage and nuance: Mosmarrëveshja emphasizes the absence of an agreement rather than the act of concluding an arrangement. It can describe an impasse in negotiations, a ideological or strategic split, or ongoing differences of opinion that prevent decision-making. It does not imply hostility by itself and can apply to interpersonal as well as institutional contexts.

Regional and linguistic notes: The word is standard across Albanian-speaking regions, including Albania and Kosovo, and is understood in neighboring communities where Albanian is spoken. It is often used with qualifiers to specify the domain of the disagreement, such as mosmarrëveshje politike for political deadlock or mosmarrëveshje ligjore in legal contexts.

See also: Marrëveshje; mosmarrëveshje politike.