ngjitës

Ngjitës is a term in the Albanian language that functions as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, ngjitës describes something that arouses envy or is characterized by envy. As a noun, ngjitës refers to a person who harbors envy or resents others’ success, effectively an envious person.

In use, ngjitës carries a negative connotation and is typically employed to critique social behavior driven by jealousy. It can describe individuals or attitudes, and it appears in both everyday speech and literary or journalistic contexts to convey the idea of envy as a motivating force or a personality trait.

Etymology and form: the suffix -ës is a common Albanian productive ending for forming agent nouns and adjectives, so ngjitës likely derives from a root related to envy. The exact historical development of the word is not consistently documented in standard references, and its precise origin may vary by dialect or register. Nevertheless, ngjitës is widely understood in contemporary Albanian to denote someone who experiences or expresses envy, or something that provokes envy in others.

See also: envy, jealousy. Cultural usage: as with many value-laden descriptors, ngjitës can be subjective and context-dependent, and its strength can range from a mild critique to a strong moral judgment, depending on tone and audience.