vërejtje

Vërejtje is a feminine noun in Albanian that denotes the act or result of noticing, observing, or commenting on something. The term is versatile and widely used across everyday speech and formal language. It can signify a remark, a note, or an observation about a matter; it can also refer to a critical remark or objection, especially in evaluative or administrative contexts. In legal or bureaucratic texts, vërejtje may appear as an official annotation appended to a document or decision.

Etymology and form: Vërejtje is derived from the verb vërej, meaning to notice or observe, with the abstract noun suffix -tje, forming a noun that denotes the act or instance of noticing. The word is a standard part of Albanian vocabulary and is used in both formal and informal registers.

Usage and nuance: In everyday language, one might say “Kam bërë një vërejtje” meaning I have made a remark or observation. In written material, “vërejtjet” can denote comments or notes included for clarification or critique; in a report, “vërejtje lidhur me metodologjinë” refers to comments about the methodology. The nuance ranges from neutral notes to constructive suggestions to critical objections depending on context and tone.

Related terms and distinctions: Synonyms include koment, shënim, and kritika. Vërejtje differs from kritika (criticism) by emphasizing an observed remark or note, whereas kritika often implies evaluation or fault-finding; shënim is typically a neutral written annotation.