thellojë

Thellojë is an Albanian verb meaning to deepen or to make something deeper. It is used both in literal contexts, describing the physical increasing of depth, and in figurative contexts, describing the intensification or expansion of a quality, state, or relationship. For example, it can refer to deepening a hole or trench, as well as to deepening one’s understanding, a relationship, or a crisis.

Etymology and form: thellojë is derived from the root thell- (“deep”) and belongs to the common Albanian -oj verb class. The form thellojë is one of the finite forms used in various tenses and moods, and the verb has a past participle thelluar. In usage, it behaves as a regular transitive verb, taking direct objects or complement clauses to indicate what is being deepened or intensified.

Usage notes: Thellojë appears in both concrete and abstract constructions. In physical descriptions, it often appears with objects such as holes, bores, or excavations. In abstract contexts, it pairs with nouns like kuptim (understanding), lidhje (relationship), tension, or the depth of a discussion. The verb can participate in periphrastic tenses with auxiliary verbs, and it forms passive or reflexive constructions through standard Albanian grammar.

Related terms: thellësia (depth), thellim (deepening), and theer related stems such as the root thell- used in other Albanian verbs. Thellojë is a productive part of Albanian vocabulary for expressing increasing depth or complexity across physical and conceptual domains.