zvogëlojnë

Zvogëlojnë is an Albanian verb form meaning to reduce, lower, or decrease something. It is used transitively to indicate that a quantity, rate, price, or level is being made smaller. The form zvogëlojnë specifically corresponds to the third-person plural in the present tense, as in Ata zvogëlojnë shpenzimet (They reduce the expenses).

Etymology and form: The verb derives from the root zvogël- meaning “smaller” or “to make smaller,” combined with the standard Albanian verb for present-tense inflection. The spelling and diacritic marks reflect Albanian orthography, notably the letter ë in zvogëlojnë. Like many Albanian verbs, zvogëloj can take a range of endings to indicate person and number, while zvogëlojnë is the common present-tense form used for plural subjects.

Usage and context: Zvogëlojnë appears in economic, environmental, administrative, and everyday contexts whenever a parameter is intentionally reduced. It can describe actions by governments, companies, or individuals, such as reducing taxes, emissions, costs, or quantities. The verb can be used in formal reporting, journalism, policy discussions, and ordinary dialogue.

Examples and nuance: Given its meaning, zvogëlojnë is often contrasted with terms like rritet or largon when describing increases or removals, respectively, rather than reductions. As with many Albanian verbs, context determines whether the statement is literal or figurative, and the verb can appear in various tenses and moods to express intention, possibility, or outcome.

See also: zvogëlim (reduction) and zvogëluar (reduced).