nxënëse

Nxënëse is an Albanian noun meaning a female student or learner. It refers to a person enrolled in an educational program, from primary through higher education, and is used in both everyday speech and formal writing. The masculine counterpart is nxënësi; together they are used when referring to students in general or when gender is not specified.

Grammatical notes: Nxënëse is feminine in gender. The plural form is nxënëset, used when talking about multiple female students. When referring to a group that includes males or is mixed, Albanian often employs the masculine plural nxënësit or a gender-neutral construction depending on context and style guidelines.

Etymology: The word derives from the verb nxënë, meaning to learn, with a feminine agent suffix, yielding a noun that denotes a person who learns or studies. It is a standard part of the Albanian vocabulary in educational contexts.

See also: nxënësi; arsim; shkollë.