njëri
Njëri is a masculine singular form in Albanian that functions mainly as a numeral or pronoun meaning “one” or “a single.” It is used to single out a specific member of a group, often in contrast with others. Common constructions include phrases like “njëri nga ta” (one of them), “njëri prej tyre” (one of them), and simple statements such as “njëri po vjen” (one is coming). In these uses, njëri helps to identify a particular element without introducing a new noun.
In standard Albanian, njëri is masculine and typically associated with a singular referent. When referring to
Etymologically, njëri is formed from the numeral një (“one”) with a suffix that in Albanian participates in
Related terms in Albanian include tjetri (the other) and njeri (person), which coexist in usage to describe