qëndron

Qëndron is an Albanian verb meaning to stay, reside, or remain. It is used to describe remaining in a place for a period of time, or persisting in a state or condition. The sense can be literal, describing physical presence, or figurative, indicating continuing or enduring in a situation.

In the present indicative, the forms are: unë qëndroj, ti qëndron, ai/ajo qëndron, ne qëndrojmë, ju qëndroni, ata/ato qëndrojnë. The future is typically formed with do të plus the present tense, as in do të qëndroj. The perfect (compound past) is built with the auxiliary kam and the past participle qëndruar, for example kam qëndruar. The imperfect tense uses the same stem with appropriate endings.

The noun qëndrim denotes a stay or sojourn and can refer to the duration of staying in a place, such as a temporary residence or visit. Related expressions use the verb to convey persistence or continuation in time, for example staying in a job, remaining in a location, or continuing to do something.

Usage examples include: Ai qëndron në shtëpi gjatë dimrit. Ajo qëndron këtu për gjashtë muaj. Ne qëndrojmë këtu derisa të mbarojë koncerti. Qëndron gjithashtu në idioms that emphasize persistence, such as continuing to do something despite difficulties.

See also: qëndrim (stay, sojourn).