përgjithshëm

Përgjithshëm is an Albanian adjective meaning general, overall, or universal. It is used to describe broad characteristics, trends, or conclusions rather than specific details. In everyday speech and in formal writing, it helps indicate a wide scope. For example: “Në përgjithësi, ky rezultat ishte pozitiv.” The feminine form is përgjithshme and the adverbial form is përgjithësisht; the common phrase “në përgjithësi” also means “in general.”

The word is formed from the prefix për- and the root gjith- meaning “all,” with the suffix -shëm to create an adjective that denotes a general characteristic. It appears across domains such as politics, economics, science, and media, often in scholarly or policy contexts to summarize broad findings, scopes, or considerations. It is used with nouns in a general sense, as in “diskutim përgjithshëm” (general discussion) or “plani përgjithshëm” (the general plan).

Variants and usage notes: The adverb “përgjithësisht” means “generally” or “usually,” and the phrase “në përgjithësi” is frequently used to start a general statement. The term is commonly employed to frame statements that apply to a broad context, rather than to precise details. See also Albanian language, generalization, and linguistic style.