Understanding the Shqip Present Perfect Continuous Tense
The Present Perfect Continuous Tense in Shqip is used to describe actions that started in the past and are still continuing or have recently stopped, but have relevance to the present.
Important Points
- It describes actions that began in the past and are still happening.
- It can also describe actions that have recently stopped but have effects felt in the present.
- It often emphasizes the duration of the action.
When you want to say that someone has been doing something for a period of time, you use this tense. It helps to show how long the action has been happening.
Examples
- Unë kam qenë duke lexuar librin që nga mëngjesi.
- Ai ka qenë duke luajtur futboll për dy orë.
- Ne kemi qenë duke mësuar Shqip prej tre muajsh.
Important Points
- Use 'kam qenë' for 'I have been'.
- Use 'ka qenë' for 'he/she has been'.
- Use 'kemi qenë' for 'we have been'.
- Use 'keni qenë' for 'you have been'.
- Use 'kanë qenë' for 'they have been'.
Remember, this tense is all about showing how long something has been happening. It's like telling a story about what you've been doing up until now.