përfundim

Përfundim is a noun in the Albanian language that denotes the end, conclusion, or result of a process, discussion, or text. It can refer to the final part of a written work, the outcome of an action, or the logical consequence derived from premises.

Etymology: The term is formed from the root fund (end) with the suffix -im, producing a noun that expresses the act or state of finishing. The prefix “për-” does not introduce a separate sense here; the word centers on completion or closure.

Usage: In literature or rhetoric, përfundimi refers to the concluding section of a discourse. In reasoning or philosophy, it denotes the conclusion drawn from arguments. In administrative or legal contexts, it can indicate the final decision or settlement of a matter. The word is often interchangeable with konkluzion in more formal contexts, though konkluzion may be preferred in strictly technical or logical writing.

Related terms and distinctions: Përmbyllje (closing) is a close relative used for the act of closing something, while rezultati signifies the specific result. For a definitive logical inference, konkluzion is common; for the closing portion of a document or debate, përfundimi is typical.