përmbledhja

Përmbledhja is the Albanian term for a concise restatement of the main points of a text, speech, or event. It denotes a brief, coherent overview that captures essential arguments, ideas, or findings without detailed elaboration. In practice, a përmbledhje serves as a summary for readers or listeners who need a quick understanding of the source material.

Etymology and form: The word derives from the verb mbledh (to gather) with the prefix për- and the noun-forming suffix -je, yielding a term that denotes the act or result of gathering key points. The definite form is Përmbledhja, meaning “the summary.” The related noun përmbledhje refers to the summary itself, while mbledhje or përmbledhje e librit can specify a book’s summary.

Usage and function: In Albanian writing and communication, një përmbledhje provides a compact version of longer works, such as articles, books, reports, or speeches. It is common in educational settings, journalism, and research to help audiences grasp core content quickly. A përmbledhje can appear at the start as an overview or at the end as a recap of conclusions.

Differences from related forms: A for the most part described as a general, non-technical summary. An abstrakt (abstract) typically emphasizes research purpose, methods, and findings; a sinopsis outlines plot or sequence in a narrative. A përmbledhje aims to balance brevity with clarity and might be more descriptive or interpretive depending on context.

See also: Abstrakt, Sinopsis, Analizë.