përulem

Albanian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Mediopassive form of përul (to bend (over), bow (down)); përul (to bend, bow) +‎ -em (oneself) → meaning “to bow down”, a sign of respect and honor in mediopassive form. Active voice përul on the other hand can be associated with humiliation, especially the imperative form.

Verb

përulem (aorist u përula, participle përulur)

  1. to humiliate oneself, demean oneself
  2. to become humble; to honour, show reverence, respect
  3. to bow down

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Derived terms

  • përulës
  • përulje
  • përultas
  • përulur