përshtat

Përshtat is an Albanian verb meaning to fit, to suit, or to adjust/adapt. It describes making something appropriate to a person, a situation, or a set of requirements. The sense covers both tangible fitting—such as clothing, equipment, or spaces that match measurements—and more abstract fitting, such as plans, policies, or behaviors that align with constraints or preferences. The core idea is bringing elements into harmony or compatibility, rather than altering their essential nature.

In usage, përshtat is typically a transitive verb and takes an object that is being adapted or fitted. It is often used with phrases that specify what the subject is being aligned with, such as conditions, needs, or available resources. The expression can convey physical adjustment (a garment fitting a body) as well as practical alignment (a proposal being adjusted to new requirements). The term is common in both everyday speech and formal writing.

Related forms include përshtatje, a noun referring to an adaptation or adjustment, and various inflected forms to indicate tense, mood, and person. The word is a standard part of the Albanian lexicon and appears across dialects and registers, from instructional texts to contemporary journalism.

See also: përtatim (note: use in context may vary), adaptim, përcaktim, përputhje.