Qytezë

Qytezë is an Albanian noun. It is a diminutive form of the word "qytet," meaning "city" or "town." Therefore, "qytezë" translates to "small town," "townlet," or sometimes "small city." The diminutive suffix "-zë" indicates smallness, endearment, or less importance compared to a full-sized "qytet." The term is often used to describe a settlement that is smaller than a city but larger than a village (fshat). The specific size threshold between these terms is often culturally and contextually dependent.