tërhiqen
Tërhiqen is a verb form in Albanian. It represents the present tense, third-person plural of the verb tërheq in the passive (or middle) voice. In English, this form is commonly rendered as “they are pulled.” In many contexts, however, it is used to express a withdrawal or retreat, as in actions where people or things pull away from a commitment, agreement, or position.
The base verb tërheq has several related senses, including to pull, to draw, or to withdraw. The
Common usage patterns include:
- Ata tërhiqen nga një marrëveshje. They withdraw from an agreement.
- Perdet tërhiqen nga dritarja. The curtains are drawn.
Etymology notes are generally traced to the same root as tërheq, the verb meaning to pull or