shkëmbejnë

Shkëmbejnë is an Albanian verb form meaning “they exchange” or “they swap.” It describes the act of giving one thing in return for another and is used for exchanging goods, information, ideas, or experiences. The related noun shkëmbim means “exchange” or “swap.”

Grammatical notes: Shkëmbejnë is the present tense, third-person plural form of the verb shkëmbej (to exchange). Albanian verbs in this family typically take a direct object indicating what is being exchanged; for example, Ata shkëmbejnë libra (They exchange books). The form can appear with additional context to specify the nature, timing, or manner of the exchange.

Usage: The term is common in everyday speech, commerce, and discussions of reciprocity. It covers exchanging items at a market, swapping information in a collaboration, or sharing experiences and stories. In formal writing, it can be used to describe reciprocal arrangements or bilateral exchanges between parties.

See also: shkëmbim (exchange); shkëmbimi kulturor (cultural exchange).