vërehet

Vërehet is an Albanian verb form used to express that something is noticeable or observable. It functions as an impersonal predicate and is commonly found in formal and descriptive writing, including scientific texts, reports, and journalism. When used, it shifts focus onto the evidence or phenomenon rather than the actor, signaling that the observation can be made independently of who observes it.

Etymology and form: Vërehet is derived from the verb vërej (to notice) with the suffix -het, which marks a passive or impersonal construction. In usage, vërehet can stand alone as a present-tense clause or introduce a following clause with 'se' (that) or an adjective, for example: "Vërehet një ndryshim" or "Vërehet se situata po përkeqësohet."

Usage notes: The expression is versatile for describing observable facts, trends, or differences. It is common in academic writing and in reporting to avoid attributing the observation to a specific agent. It also appears in more formal everyday Albanian where objectivity is desired.

Related forms include vërejtje (notice, remark), vërejtur (noticed), vërejtshëm (noticeable). A translator or learner should be mindful of the impersonal tone that vërehet conveys and distinction from other verbs with similar meanings.