vullneti

Vullneti is an Albanian noun that denotes will, volition, intention, or willingness to act. It refers to the mental faculty or disposition by which a person decides on and commits to a course of action.

In usage, vullneti appears in philosophical and psychological discussions of voluntary action, self-control, and the broader concept of free will (vullneti i lirë). In everyday language it expresses readiness or willingness, as in phrases describing a person’s intention or benevolence, such as “vullnet i mirë” (good will). The term also connects to social and ethical contexts, where it can describe a person’s voluntary or deliberate involvement in an action.

Related forms include vullnetar (a volunteer or someone who acts by will), and vullnetarizëm (voluntarism or volunteerism). The noun stem vullnet is used to form compounds and adjectives linked to volitional action, without changing its core sense.

Etymology and usage notes: vullneti is a native Albanian term used across literary, philosophical, and everyday registers. It is commonly paired with adjectives or phrases that specify the nature of the will, such as its strength, freedom, or moral orientation. In philosophical contexts, discussions about vullneti often intersect with questions of autonomy, responsibility, and causation, reflecting its central role in explaining intentional human behavior.

See also: Free will, Volition, Willpower, Albanian philosophy.