përshkrime

Përshkrime refer to descriptions or depictions of people, places, objects, events, or ideas. The term stems from the Albanian verb përshkruaj, to describe, with the noun-forming suffix -im. The plural form is përshkrime, the definite plural is përshkrimet, while the indefinite singular is përshkrim and the definite singular is përshkrimi.

In Albanian, përshkrime are used to convey precise or evocative details, whether in everyday speech, journalism, or literature. They encompass sensory details, physical characteristics, mood, and context, enabling listeners or readers to form mental pictures.

Përshkrime can be factual or literary. A factual description might present the size, color, and location of a building; a literary description might evoke atmosphere through imagery and metaphor. They are distinct from rrëfimi (narration), which emphasizes chronological events and storytelling, while përshkrimi emphasizes depiction.