zgjedhja

Zgjedhja is a noun in the Albanian language that primarily means “the choice” or “the election.” It is derived from the verb zgjedh, to choose, and it is a feminine noun. The definite form is zgjedhja, and the plural is zgjedhjet. The term encompasses two broad senses: in everyday language it denotes the act of selecting among options, and in political discourse it refers to the electoral process by which citizens elect representatives or leaders.

In political contexts, zgjedhja is used to describe elections at different levels, such as parliamentary elections (zgjedhjet parlamentare) and local elections (zgjedhjet lokale). It is common to encounter compound phrases like zgjedhja e presidentit (the election of the president) or zgjedhja e partive politike (the selection of political parties through elections). The word often appears with modifiers that indicate the type or timing of the process, e.g., zgjedhjet e ardhshme (the upcoming elections) or zgjedhja demokratike (democratic election).

Electoral processes are typically governed by electoral law and by institutions responsible for organizing and supervising votes, as well as by conventions surrounding suffrage and representation. Beyond its political sense, zgjedhja also appears in everyday language to describe choosing or deciding among alternatives, such as making a purchase or selecting a course of action. The term thus covers both ordinary decision-making and formal democratic procedures.