pastërtia
Pastërtia is a term in Albanian that denotes cleanliness or purity. It covers the state of being physically clean as well as freedom from dirt, contamination, or corruption. The concept can also refer to metaphorical purity, such as moral integrity or sincerity. The corresponding adjective is pastër, meaning clean or pure, and pastërtia is formed from this root with the suffix -ia to express a quality or condition.
In everyday language, pastërtia is used to talk about personal hygiene (washing, grooming), the cleanliness of
Culturally, pastërtia is a valued norm in many Albanian-speaking communities, linked to health, order, and respect
In modern policy, pastërtia is advanced through public health guidelines, sanitation programs, waste management, and education