ndëshkojnë

The Albanian verb "ndëshkojnë" translates to "punish" in English. It is a commonly used verb in the Albanian language and refers to the act of imposing a penalty or suffering on someone for an offense, fault, or transgression. The term can be applied in various contexts, ranging from legal and judicial systems to familial discipline and religious retribution.

In a legal framework, "ndëshkojnë" describes the process by which the state or a judicial body imposes sanctions on individuals who have broken the law. These sanctions can include fines, imprisonment, or other forms of legal punishment. Similarly, within a family, parents might "ndëshkojnë" their children for misbehavior as a means of correction and teaching. The concept also extends to moral and ethical spheres, where individuals or societies may feel that certain actions warrant a form of consequence or "punishment," even if not legally enforced.

The grammatical form "ndëshkojnë" itself is the third-person plural present tense of the verb. This means it refers to a group of people or entities performing the action of punishing. For instance, "Prindërit i ndëshkojnë fëmijët e tyre" translates to "The parents punish their children." The root verb, "ndëshkoj," can be conjugated to reflect different tenses, moods, and persons, allowing for a wide range of expressions related to the act of punishment in the Albanian language.