ruajë

Ruajë is the third-person singular present subjunctive form of the Albanian verb ruaj, which means to guard, protect, keep, or preserve. In Albanian grammar, ruajë appears in dependent clauses that express desire, doubt, necessity, purpose, or hypothetical outcomes, and it is introduced by the particle të in combination with the verb that governs the clause (for example, që ai të ruajë).

Morphology and usage

The infinitive of the verb is ruaj. Common present indicative forms include unë ruaj, ti ruan, ai/ajo ruan, ne ruajmë, ju ruani, ata/ ato ruajnë. The present subjunctive, of which ruajë is a part, is used after expressions of expectation, obligation, or possibility, such as duhet të ruajë (he should guard) or që ajo të ruajë (that she guards). The form ruajë specifically marks the third-person singular in this mood.

Examples

- Është e domosdoshme që ai të ruajë sekretet. (It is essential that he guard the secrets.)

- Shpresoj që ajo të ruajë marrëveshjen. (I hope that she preserves the agreement.)

- Duhet të ruajë të dhënat kundër kërcënimeve. (He must safeguard the data against threats.)

Related forms

Ruajë is related to other forms of ruaj, such as ruajmë (first-person plural present), ruan (present indicative for third-person), and ruaj (imperative). The noun ruajtje refers to guarding or preservation, while ruajtës denotes a guardian or preserver.

Overview

Ruajë marks a grammatical mood rather than a separate lexical item. It illustrates how Albanian uses the subjunctive in subordinate clauses to express non-factual, desired, or potential actions related to guarding or preserving.