udhëhiqen

Udhëhiqen is an Albanian verb form representing the present tense in the passive voice, used with a third-person plural subject. It comes from the verb udhëheq, which means to lead, direct, or govern. In meaning, udhëhiqen translates roughly as “they are led” or “they are guided,” depending on context.

In usage, udhëhiqen describes situations where leadership or guidance is exercised by someone else rather than by the subject itself. It is commonly found in descriptions of organizations, groups, or processes where authority flows from an agent to followers. For example, Anëtarët udhëhiqen nga drejtuesit e organizatës means “The members are led by the leaders of the organization.” The form can also convey figurative guidance, such as being steered by policies, rules, or external influences.

Morphologically, udhëhiqen is the present tense, third-person plural form of the passive voice of udhëheq. Related forms include udhëhiqet (present passive, singular) and udhëheq (active present). The noun udhëheqje refers to leadership or governance, and udhëheqës denotes a leader or guiding figure.

Etymology traces udhëhiqen to the root udhëheq, with standard Albanian affixation that creates a passive present plural form. The construction fits within the broader Albanian system of voice and mood, allowing speakers to attribute leadership to an agent while describing the state of the subjects.

See also: udhëheqje, udhëheqës, udhëheq.