pengesën

Pengesën is the definite accusative singular form of pengesë, a feminine noun in Albanian meaning obstacle or hindrance. The term denotes anything that blocks progress, including physical barriers, bureaucratic hurdles, or legal restrictions. Etymology: pengesë comes from peng- “to hinder” with the abstract-noun suffix -esë; the form pengesën marks a specific obstacle within a sentence.

Usage: It appears in formal and informal Albanian. The word is used as a direct object, and often with verbs such as kapërcyer (to overcome) or larguar (to remove). Examples: "Pengesën më të madhe për projektin e ri e përbënte mungesa e financimit." "Për të kapërcyer pengesën juridike, duhen ndryshime në ligj." In general talk, one might refer to pengesa in the indefinite form.

See also: pengesë; pengesa (obstacle); pengim (blockage or prohibition).