rëndëri

Rëndësi is a noun in the Albanian language that denotes importance, significance, or value attached to something. It can refer to the degree to which a matter or action matters in a given context, or to its priority in planning or decision-making.

Usage and nuance: The term is used in both everyday speech and formal writing. Common collocations include ka rëndësi (has importance), rëndësi e madhe (great importance), and pa rëndësi (irrelevant). It can express abstract importance, such as historical or cultural significance, as well as practical priority in decisions, policies, or resource allocation.

Grammar and forms: The basic noun is rôdën—rëndësi—with the definite form rëndësia meaning “the importance.” The related adjective is i rëndësishëm / e rëndësishme, meaning “important.” Typical phrases include gjëja me rëndësi, një çështje me rëndësi të madhe, and rëndësia kulturore.

Examples: Kjo çështje ka rëndësi të madhe për komunitetin. Kjo është një çështje me rëndësi të vogël, por duhet marrë parasysh. Ai theksoi rëndësinë e të dhënave të besueshme.

Etymology: The word is traditionally linked to a root associated with weight or value, reflecting a metaphor where something with greater importance bears more significance. It shares semantic kinship with other Albanian terms for value and priority and appears across both historical and contemporary usage.

See also: vlerë, prioritet, rëndësi semantike.