sëmura
Sëmura is a term in Albanian that refers to people who are ill. In standard usage, it is a plural noun indicating a group defined by health status, whereas the singular form sëmurë denotes an individual who is ill. The word is typically used in medical, journalistic, or sociological contexts to describe patients or populations affected by illness. It is not a medical diagnosis itself; rather, it shifts focus from the disease to the people.
Etymology: The word derives from the Albanian root sëm- related to illness, combined with a common noun-forming
Usage and nuance: Sëmura is generally neutral, suitable for reporting, research, and descriptive writing. In some
See also: Albanian language; sëmundje; patient; public health.