ndjekur

Ndjekur is an Albanian term meaning “followed” or “pursued.” It is the past participle form of the verb ndjek, which means to follow or to chase. As a participle, ndjekur is used to form perfect and passive constructions, and it can also function as an adjective describing someone or something that has been followed or pursued.

Etymology and form: Ndjekur is derived from the verb ndjek with the suffix -ur, a common pattern in Albanian for past participles. In sentences, it typically agrees with the noun it modifies in gender and number when used as an attributive adjective, and it appears with auxiliary verbs to indicate tense in passive or perfect constructions.

Usage: In standard Albanian, ndjekur appears in phrases such as “ata janë ndjekur nga policia” (they have been followed by the police). It can describe a person, group, or object that has experienced pursuit or surveillance, for example, “një person i ndjekur” (a pursued person) or “dy persona të ndjekur” (two pursued persons). While primarily a participle, it is not used as a standalone noun.

See also: ndjek (to follow), ndjekje (pursuit or following). Notes: Ndjekur is common in everyday language, journalism, and literature when describing acts of pursuit, surveillance, or tracking within Albanian texts.