strehë

Strehë is an Albanian noun meaning shelter or refuge. It denotes a place or state that provides protection from weather, danger, or hardship. In a literal sense, strehë can refer to a building, a roof, or any structure that offers cover. In a figurative sense, it describes safety, security, or emotional support—being under someone's care or within a protective environment. The concept is central in discussions of housing, social welfare, and humanitarian aid, where it is used to describe temporary or long-term protection for people or animals.

Etymology and related forms: The term is of Albanian origin and is linked to related verbs that express sheltering or harbouring. The noun appears in various Albanian dialects with similar meanings tied to safety and enclosure.

Examples of usage include phrases describing a place as one's strehë or referring to a person who provides shelter. In literature and public discourse, strehë carries both the literal sense of shelter and the metaphorical sense of refuge from hardship.

See also: Shelter, Refuge, Housing, Albanian language.