përflitet

Përflitet is a verb form in Albanian that means “it is said” or “there is talk about.” It is used to express information that is reported or rumored rather than confirmed as fact. The expression functions similarly to phrases like “it is said that” in English and is commonly found in news, analysis, and everyday speech when the speaker wants to hedge a statement with hearsay.

Grammatically, përflitet is the present passive form of the verb that conveys speaking about or spreading information. In Albanian, the corresponding plural form is përfliten, used when the subject is plural. The construction often appears with a following clause introduced by se, as in “Përflitet se…” meaning “It is said that…”

Usage and nuances:

Përflitet signals that the information is not verified and should be treated as rumor or hearsay. It is impersonal in tone, allowing the speaker to report what others are saying without attributing it to a specific source. It can carry a cautious or speculative nuance and is common in journalism, opinion writing, and cautious discourse.

Examples:

- Përflitet se do të ketë ndryshime në qeveri. (It is said that there will be changes in the government.)

- Përfllitet se ai është i përfshirë në një skandal. (He is rumored to be involved in a scandal.)

- Ajo është përfolur shumë këto ditë. (She has been talked about a lot these days.)

See also: thuhet, the phrase used to indicate that something is said, often in a more direct sense. Përflitet thus provides a means to report unverified information while maintaining a cautious, non-factual stance.