qëllimta

Qëllimta is a noun in Albanian that appears mainly in historical texts and some regional varieties to mean “goals” or “purposes.” In modern standard Albanian, the common plural for the noun qëllim is qëllimet, with qëllimi as the singular. Because of this, të formën qëllimta is usually described as archaic, dialectal, or stylistic rather than a standard everyday term.

Etymology and forms: qëllimta is derived from the root qëllim, meaning “goal” or “aim,” with the suffix -ta. This pattern—root plus -ta—occurs in certain dialectal or older Albanian forms to yield plural or abstract nominal meanings. The use and interpretation of qëllimta can therefore reflect historical language stages or regional variation.

Usage and context: As a less common form, qëllimta is most often encountered in scholarly discussions of Albanian morphology, dialect studies, or historical texts. In routine modern prose, speakers and writers typically prefer qëllimet or the singular qëllim, depending on number and definiteness. When qëllimta does appear, it generally conveys the same basic sense of aims or purposes but signals a non-standard or traditional register.

See also: qëllim, qëllimi, qëllimet.

References: No standardized contemporary usage guides treat qëllimta as a common form; its status is described here as archaic or dialectal based on linguistic literature and Albanian language practice.