ndjeshëm

Ndjeshëm is an Albanian adjective used to describe someone who is emotionally responsive, easily moved by feelings, or perceptive. The masculine singular form is ndjeshëm and the feminine singular form is ndjeshme; the adjective can be used with plural forms as well.

The term can refer to people who are empathetic or sensitive to others’ emotions, as well as to things that require careful handling because they are delicate or easily affected. In everyday language, it often conveys both a positive sense of empathy and a cautionary note about vulnerability, depending on context. For example, one might say, “Ai është një person ndjeshëm,” meaning he is a sensitive person, or, “Kjo pajisje është ndjeshme ndaj temperaturës,” meaning this device is sensitive to temperature changes.

Etymology and related terms: ndjeshëm is formed from the verb ndjej, meaning to feel, with the suffix -shëm. Related nouns include ndjeshmëri (sensitivity) and ndjesi (feeling or sensation), which share the same semantic field of perception and emotion.

Usage notes: ndjeshëm is commonly used to describe people, while ndjeshmëri is used to refer to the broader quality of sensitivity. The term may carry different connotations in different contexts—commendable empathy in social situations or a warning about fragility in technical or interpersonal contexts.

See also: ndjeshmëri, ndjesi, ndjej.