mëdha

Mëdha is a term in Albanian that denotes wealth, money, or material resources. In everyday and formal usage, it refers to financial means available to a person, household, or organization, and can encompass cash, property, or other forms of patrimony that enable economic activity. The word is encountered in economic writing, literature, and historical texts to discuss wealth, prosperity, and the distribution of resources.

Etymology and historical use are not extensively documented in concise references, but mëdha is generally regarded as a native Albanian noun with long-standing presence in the language. Its usage appears across historical and modern Albanian texts, where it can carry neutral, descriptive, or sometimes slightly stylistic tones depending on context. In literary and rhetorical contexts, more arch or formal connotations may arise, particularly when discussing wealth in relation to social status or moral considerations.

In contemporary Albanian, mëdha remains part of standard vocabulary and can be found in academic, economic, and journalistic writing as well as everyday speech. Its semantic field overlaps with terms for capital, funds, and possessions, allowing it to function in both concrete and abstract discussions of wealth and financial resources. See also Albanian language; wealth-related terminology.