shprehu

Shprehu is a verb form in Albanian that denotes the act of expressing or voicing something, typically used to indicate a completed or past action. In standard Albanian, shprehu is understood as the past tense form of the verb meaning “to express,” and it can appear in narrative or formal prose to relate what someone expressed.

In terms of grammar, shprehu belongs to the verbal system in which tense and mood are shown through inflected endings. The form is commonly found with a subject in the third person singular and can introduce direct or indirect statement. The infinitive form of the related verb is generally described in reference materials as shprehu-or shpre, with dialectal variation affecting exact spelling in some contexts. The word is widely taught in basic Albanian grammar and is encountered across literature, journalism, and everyday speech.

Usage notes include its typical pairing with direct objects such as mendimin e tij (his opinion) or shqetësimet (concerns). It is also used in reported speech, where a speaker recounts what someone expressed. While shprehu conveys a completed act of expression, related forms of the verb cover present and future expressions, allowing speakers to discuss thoughts, feelings, or declarations across time.

See also: Albanian verbs, expression verbs, grammar of Albanian.