përmbush

Përmbush is an Albanian verb that means to fulfill, to satisfy, or to complete. It is used when something meets a required condition, obligation, expectation, or standard. In everyday language you may encounter phrases such as “përmbushi detyrën” (he fulfilled his duty) or “përmbush kushtet” (the conditions were fulfilled). The related noun “përmbushje” denotes fulfillment or compliance, and the past participle “përmbushur” is used to form perfect tenses, as in “kemi përmbushur të gjitha kërkesat” (we have fulfilled all the requirements).

Etymology and sense: përmbush is built from the prefix për- (often conveying a sense of completion, thoroughness, or emphasis) and the root mbush (to fill). Over time, the combination came to express the idea of filling a requirement or criterion, i.e., to meet what is expected or demanded.

Usage: The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object such as detyrë (duty), kusht (condition), premtim (promise), or kërkesë (request). Common collocations include përmbush detyrën, përmbush kushtet, and përmbush premtimin. In formal or legal writing, përmbush frequently appears when referring to compliance with terms, standards, or regulations.

See also: fulfillment, compliance, Albanian verbs with the prefix per-.

Përmbush therefore functions as a versatile verb in Albanian for describing the act of meeting or satisfying requirements, promises, duties, and expectations, across both everyday speech and formal discourse.

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