përkeq

Përkeq is a term used in certain contexts, primarily in Albanian language and culture, to describe a worsening or deterioration of a situation, condition, or feeling. It signifies a negative change, moving from a better or stable state to a worse one. This can apply to a wide range of scenarios, from the health of an individual to the political climate of a country or the state of a relationship. The word itself directly implies an increase in negative attributes or a decrease in positive ones.

The concept of përkeq is often used in everyday conversation to express concern or to explain a negative development. For instance, if someone's illness becomes more severe, it would be described as a përkeq. Similarly, if economic conditions deteriorate, that too can be referred to as a përkeq. It highlights a dynamic process of decline rather than a static negative state. Understanding përkeq involves recognizing the direction of change as being unfavorable. The term emphasizes the progression towards a less desirable outcome, and it carries a sense of gravity or seriousness depending on the context in which it is used.