qëndrueshëm

Qëndrueshëm is an Albanian adjective meaning sustainable or enduring. It describes practices, systems, or conditions that can be maintained over time without depleting resources, causing excessive harm, or compromising future viability. The term is commonly used in discussions of environmental policy, development, and long-term planning, as well as in everyday language to characterize durable or stable arrangements.

In environmental and development contexts, qëndrueshëm refers to approaches that balance economic, social, and ecological considerations. It is applied to concepts such as sustainable development, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and transport systems that minimize negative impacts on ecosystems and preserve resources for future generations. In economics and social policy, it describes models and strategies intended to persist over the long term without generating unacceptable debt, inequality, or social disruption.

Etymology and form: qëndrueshëm is formed from the verb qëndroj (“to stand” or “to endure”) with the adjectival suffixes that produce a meaning related to durability or long-term viability. The masculine form is qëndrueshëm, and the feminine form is qëndrueshme, reflecting gender agreement with the nouns they modify. Related noun is qëndrueshmëri, meaning sustainability or durability.

In Albanian, the term appears across formal writing, media, and policy discourse, and it translates to sustainable or durable in English. It is often paired with nouns like zhvillim (development), energji (energy), and praktikë (practice) to denote long-term viability within a given domain.