Zahtev je dugo otvoren.

to be

Breakdown of Zahtev je dugo otvoren.

• otvoren: open
• zahtev: an application; request
• dugo: for a long time

Questions & Answers about Zahtev je dugo otvoren.

What does zahtev mean in this sentence?

Zahtev most often means request, application, claim, or demand, depending on context.

In a sentence like Zahtev je dugo otvoren, it often sounds like something administrative or technical, such as:

• a support ticket
• a formal request
• an application that has not been closed yet

So the exact English word depends on the situation, even if the Serbian form stays the same.

Why is je used here?

Je is the 3rd person singular present form of biti = to be.

So:

• zahtev = request
• je = is
• otvoren = open

Literally, the structure is Request is open.

Serbian often uses biti + adjective / participle just like English uses to be + adjective.

Why is otvoren and not otvoreno or otvorena?