ndërmjetëm

Ndërmjetëm is a term that appears in some Albanian-language texts but is not widely attested in standard dictionaries. It is generally considered nonstandard or dialectal, and there is no established definition or grammatical treatment separate from the standard preposition ndërmjet, which means through, by means of, or via. The form appears to be a nonstandard variant rather than a recognized separate word.

Etymology and form: Ndërmjetë is built from ndër- “between” and mjet “means, instrument,” with ndërmjet functioning as a fixed prepositional unit in standard Albanian. The suffix or clitic-like ending in ndërmjetëm does not have a recognized role in standard Albanian morphology, and its appearance is typically considered a regional spelling variant, a typographical slip, or a highly localized pronunciation. Because it is not documented as a separate entry in major references, its exact status remains unclear.

Usage and equivalents: In practice, standard Albanian uses ndërmjet to express “by means of” or “through.” When a more general sense of medium or channel is intended, përmes is a common synonym. If ndërmjetëm is encountered, it is generally treated as nonstandard or erroneous in formal writing, and readers are advised to revert to ndërmjet or to a more widely used construction.

See also: ndërmjet; përmes; mjet; etymology of Albanian prepositions.

Note: The entry reflects limited documentation; for authoritative usage, consult a contemporary Albanian dictionary or grammar.