zinxhirëve

Zinxhirëve is an Albanian plural oblique form of the noun zinxhir, meaning chains. It is used to indicate possession or relation to more than one chain and appears in phrases introduced by prepositions such as për (for/to) or me (with), as well as in genitive-like constructions. The base noun zinxhir denotes a physical chain made of linked metal rings, used for binding, restraining, or securing objects; it can also carry metaphorical senses to describe constraints, connections, or interdependencies.

Etymology and forms: The Albanian word zinxhir is a loanword widely traced to Turkish zincir, reflecting historical linguistic contact. In standard Albanian, related forms include zinxhirët (the chains) for the definite plural, and zinxhirë (chains) for the indefinite plural. The form zinxhirëve is the oblique/genitive plural used with prepositions or in possessive constructions, for example in contexts like “për zinxhirëve” (for the chains) or “e zinxhirëve” (of the chains). Dialectal variation can affect exact endings, but zinxhirëve is commonly recognized in modern Albanian as the plural oblique form.

Usage: In everyday language, zinxhirëve appears in descriptions of equipment or infrastructure involving multiple chains, in historical or technical texts, and in metaphorical language addressing constraints or linkages. It forms part of a broader family of words derived from zinxhir, including the base term and its definite forms.

See also: zinxhir; zinxhira; zincir (Turkish loanword).