shtroni

Shtroni is a common Albanian verb meaning to lay out, spread, or place something on a surface. The core sense involves extending or arranging objects so they occupy a surface or space. The verb is transitive and generally requires a direct object.

In everyday use, shtroni is applied to concrete actions such as spreading a rug or blanket, arranging a table, or laying materials on a surface. It can also be used in figurative senses to refer to organizing, presenting, or preparing things for use, such as plans, documents, or procedures, so that they are ready.

Shtroni is a standard verb in Albanian, understood across dialects and used in both formal and informal speech. It forms part of the core lexicon describing spatial arrangement and preparation, and it can appear in a range of contexts from everyday tasks to more formal descriptions of setup or planning.