qendrojnë

Qëndrojnë is the Albanian present-tense form of the verb qëndroj, meaning to stay or to stand. It is used with plural subjects to indicate remaining in a place or remaining in a state, and it can refer to both physical standing and staying put.

The infinitive of the verb is të qëndroj. The form qëndrojnë represents the third-person plural present. Other present-tense forms are built from the same stem, with standard Albanian conjugation patterns applying to this verb class.

Qëndroj is a common, fully standard verb in both major Albanian varieties (Tosk and Gheg). Its usage spans everyday speech and formal writing. The noun qëndrim (stay, residency) is related, as is the adjective qëndrueshëm (stable, durable), illustrating how the root is extended to related concepts of remaining and stability.

Usage notes: qëndrojnë is versatile and appears in contexts such as remaining in a location, staying in line, or continuing to be in a given condition. Examples include: Ata qëndrojnë në linjë për të hyrë në muze. They are standing in line to enter the museum. Qëndrojnë në shtëpi gjatë stuhisë. They stay at home during the storm.

Etymology and related terms: the verb derives from the root qëndr- and is linked to qëndrim (stay, residency). Related forms include ne qëndrojmë (we stay) and ju qëndroni (you stay) in the appropriate present-tense forms.