ndjekë

Ndjekë is a form of the Albanian verb ndjek, which means “to follow” or “to pursue.” In standard Albanian, ndjekë functions as the present subjunctive (subjunctive present) form used in subordinate clauses expressing wishes, possibilities, doubts, or hypotheticals. It appears with the particle të, as in që ai të ndjekë, meaning “that he may follow” or “that he follow.”

The form is most commonly encountered in formal or literary contexts, where the subjunctive mood is required to convey uncertainty or non-factual actions. In everyday speech, speakers frequently use the indicative ndjek in place of the subjunctive, depending on regional variation and register. As with other Albanian verb forms, ndjekë is distinguished from the present indicative form ndjek, which reports a concrete, real action.

Ndjekë is etymologically derived from the verb ndjek, and it should be kept separate from related lexical items derived from the same root. Notably, ndjekja is the noun meaning “pursuit” or “the act of following,” while ndjekës refers to a “pursuer” or follower. These related forms help distinguish between the action of following (the verb), the process or act itself (the noun), and the agent performing the action (the person who follows).

See also: ndjek, ndjekja, ndjekës.