zotërojmë

Zotërojmë is the first-person plural present tense form of the Albanian verb zotëroj, which means to own, possess, or have control over something. The form indicates that the subject (we) currently possesses or controls the object, and it can be used in both concrete and abstract senses, including ownership of property, resources, or rights, as well as mastery or command over a skill or domain.

Grammatical notes: Zotëroj is a regular verb of the -oj conjugation in Albanian. The present tense forms include unë zotëroj, ti zotëron, ai/ajo zotëron, ne zotërojmë, ju zotëroni, ata/ato zotërojnë. The verb also appears in other tenses and moods, for example zotërova (past), do të zotëroj (future). It is commonly used with direct objects to express possession, e.g., Ne zotërojmë një shtëpi në qytet (We own a house in the city), or with abstract nouns to indicate mastery, e.g., Ai zotëron aftësinë për të zgjidhur problemet (He possesses the ability to solve problems).

Semantics and usage: In addition to literal ownership, zotërojmë can convey control, dominance, or mastery over an area, resource, or field. Metaphorical or figurative uses are common in everyday Albanian, such as statements about expertise, influence, or command within a domain.

Etymology and related forms: The verb zotëroj is derived from the noun zotë, which denotes possession, mastery, or authority, and is related to other Albanian terms that express ownership. The related noun zotëri (master, proprietor) and the proper noun Zoti (the Lord/God) share the same root family in the language.