përgatis

Përgatis is an Albanian verb meaning to prepare or to get ready. It is used in a wide range of contexts, including cooking, organizing events, and making arrangements. The word is closely related to the noun for preparation and to the related verb forms that express different tenses and subjects. In standard Albanian, the infinitive of the verb is përgatit, while përgatis appears as a present-tense form that can correspond to various persons depending on the sentence.

Etymology and related forms: Përgatis derives from the prefix për- attached to the root gatit, a element connected with making ready or cooking. The related noun for the act itself is përgatitje, meaning “preparation.” Other linked forms describe the actor or action, such as the participle or other conjugated endings that Albanian uses to indicate tense and subject.

Usage: The verb is versatile and appears in everyday speech as well as formal writing. In cooking, it denotes the process of preparing ingredients or meals. In planning or logistics, it refers to arranging supplies, scheduling, and organizing steps toward a goal. Because it is a regular verb in Albanian, it follows standard conjugation patterns for transitive verbs, with its form shifting according to person, number, tense, and mood.

See also: For related terminology, see përgatitje (preparation) and gatim (cooking). Përgatis is primarily encountered in Albanian-speaking contexts and is understood across dialects, with slight regional variations in pronunciation and usage.