zgjidhë

zgjidhë is an Albanian verb form that derives from the root verb zgjidh, meaning "to solve" or "to decide". The suffix –ë is used to form various grammatical forms, including the first person singular present tense in some dialects and the present subjunctive (or the imperative with a negative nuance in some contexts). For example, in standard Albanian the first person singular present tense of zgjidh is zgjidh, while the subjunctive form used in subordinate clauses after conjunctions such as që ("that") becomes zgjidhë. In many modern dialects, the subjunctive has become less distinct, but the form remains recognized in literature and formal speech.

The verb zgjidh is structurally regular within the Albanian conjugation system. It follows the pattern of deponent-like verbs with strong emphasis on transitivity, allowing it to take direct objects (e.g., "unë zgjidh problemin" – "I solve the problem") and relative clauses (e.g., "problemi i cili duhet zgjidhë" – "the problem that needs to be solved"). The lexical field of zgjidh encompasses a wide range of contexts, from mathematical equations to moral dilemmas, reflecting the abstract notion of resolution and judgment. In legal and administrative texts, zgjidhë often appears in phrases indicating decision-making processes, such as "pikat që zgjidhë nxportin" (the points that decide the export).

Overall, zgjidhë serves a critical role in conveying deliberative or decision-making actions within Albanian grammar, and its study is relevant for linguists interested in verb morphology, subjunctive constructions, and the evolution of verb forms in the Balkan linguistic area.