shpresat

Shpresat is an Albanian noun meaning "hopes" or "expectations." It is the plural form of shpresë, a feminine noun whose singular refers to an individual’s or group’s hope or optimism.

In Albanian grammar, shpresat functions as a common noun used in both formal and colloquial registers. The base word shpresë means hope, and shpresat is formed by the plural ending -at to refer to multiple hopes or collective expectations.

The word shpresë is derived from the Albanian root shpres- with the feminine ending -ë; the plural form shpresat marks usage when speaking of several hopes or a broader sense of outlook.

Usage and examples: shpresat për të ardhmen janë të guximshme, which translates to "the hopes for the future are bold." Another example is ata mbajnë shpresat e tyre për një të ardhme më të mirë, meaning "they hold onto their hopes for a better future." In Albanian discourse, shpresat is commonly used to express optimism and resilience, and it appears in phrases that speak to maintaining or renewing hope.

See also: shpresë.