njerë

Njerë is a noun found in Albanian, referring to a human being or person. In standard Albanian, the common forms are njeri (singular) and njerëz (plural), with definite forms njeriu (the person) and njerëzit (the people). The form “njerë” is not part of contemporary standard Albanian and is primarily encountered in dialectal or historical texts as a variant or stem; it is not widely attested in modern dictionaries.

Etymology and cognates in Albanian are linked to the same root that gives rise to related words for person or humanity in various dialects. The exact historical development can vary among sources, but the core idea remains the reference to a human being.

Usage and examples: In contemporary Albanian you would typically say “Ai është një njeri” to mean “He is a person,” and “Ata janë njerëz” to mean “They are people.” The definite forms are used when talking about specific persons or groups, as in “Njeriu është një krijesë complex” or “Njerëzit janë të ndryshëm,” depending on context. The collective or abstract sense of humanity is often conveyed with other terms or phrases, such as “njerëzimi” (humankind) in appropriate contexts.

See also: njeri, njerëz, njeriu, njerëzit, Albanian language, Indo-European language family.

Notes: While “njerë” may appear in some dialects or older texts, it is not the standard form for the plural or any common inflected variant in modern Albanian. For most purposes, use njeri/njerëz and their definite forms.