active and passive verb Albanian language

In Albanian grammar, auxiliary verbs are used to form various tenses and moods. The primary auxiliary verbs in Albanian are “jetë” (to be) and “kanë” (to have). Here’s a quick guide on how to use them:

Present Tense:

• “jetë” (to be)

  • 1st sing.: unë jam (I am)
  • 2nd sing.: ti je (you are)
  • 3rd sing.: ai/ajo është (he/she/it is)
  • 1st pl.: ne jemi (we are)
  • 2nd pl.: ju jeni (you are)
  • 3rd pl.: ata/ato janë (they are)

• “kanë” (to have)

  • 1st sing.: unë kam (I have)
  • 2nd sing.: ti ke (you have)
  • 3rd sing.: ai/ajo ka (he/she/it has)
  • 1st pl.: ne kemi (we have)
  • 2nd pl.: ju keni (you have)
  • 3rd pl.: ata/ato kanë (they have)

These verbs are irregular and are essential for constructing sentences in different tenses¹. For example, to form the perfect tense, you would use the auxiliary verb “kanë” with the past participle of the main verb.

Another important auxiliary verb is “do” (will), which is used to form the future tense². It deviates from regular verb inflection patterns and is crucial for expressing future actions.

Remember, these are just the basics, and Albanian verb conjugation can be quite intricate. 

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Certainly! Let’s explore active and passive verbs in Albanian:

Active Verbs:

In the active voice, the subject performs the action. Here are some examples:

Shkruaj një letër. (I write a letter.)

Lexoj një libër. (I read a book.)

Këndoj një këngë. (I sing a song.)

Passive Verbs:

In the passive voice, the subject receives the action. To form the passive, use the passive participle of the main verb along with the auxiliary verb “jam” (to be).

For example, with the verb “shkruaj” (to write):

Një letër shkruhet nga unë. (A letter is written by me.)

The passive participle is often formed by adding the suffix “-et” or “-ur” to the verb root.

Other Examples:

Hap (to open):

Aktiv: Unë hap dritaren. (I open the window.)

Pasiv: Dritarja hapet nga unë. (The window is opened by me.)

Lexoj (to read):

Aktiv: Ti lexon librin. (You read the book.)

Pasiv: Libri lexohet nga ti. (The book is read by you.)

Remember that the passive voice is formed using the auxiliary verb “jam” (to be) and the passive participle. Practice with different verbs to become more comfortable with both active and passive constructions in Albanian12345. 🇦🇱