vështrimi

Vështrimi is a noun in the Albanian language that denotes the act of looking, the sense of sight, or a particular view or perspective. It can refer to physical vision—the ability to see—as well as to figurative sight, such as how something is interpreted or perceived. In everyday language, the term is used to describe the way someone looks at an object or situation, and it is also common in literature, philosophy, and criticism to indicate a viewpoint or stance.

Etymology and form: Vështrimi is formed from the verb vështroj, meaning to look. The root vështr- carries the sense of looking or gazing, and the suffix -im plus the definite ending -i produce the abstract or concrete noun vështrimi, meaning “the look,” “the vision,” or “the view.” The word is typically masculine in gender, and its definite form is vështrimi.

Usage and nuances: The term often carries both a literal and a figurative meaning. It can describe how a person looks at the world, a character’s worldview, or an observer’s stance in analysis or critique. In cultural and academic contexts, vështrimi is used to discuss perspectives—for example, a historical vështrim (view) from a particular era, or a critical vështrim (gaze) that shapes interpretation. Related terms include shikim (glance or stare) and pamje (view or appearance).

See also: shikim, pamje, perspektivë.

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