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Questions & Answers about Opišite svoje iskustvo.
What grammatical form is Opišite?
Opišite is the imperative form, meaning it is used to give an instruction, request, or command.
More specifically, it is the 2nd person plural imperative of the verb opisati (to describe).
In Serbian, this form is used:
- when speaking to more than one person, or
- when addressing one person formally.
So in a form, interview, questionnaire, or polite instruction, Opišite is exactly the form you would expect.
Why is it Opišite, and not Opiši?
The difference is about who you are speaking to and how formal you want to sound.
- Opiši = singular, informal (you, talking to one friend, child, etc.)
- Opišite = plural or formal (you all / polite you)
So:
- Opiši svoje iskustvo. = Describe your experience. (to one person informally)
- Opišite svoje iskustvo. = Describe your experience. (to several people, or to one person formally)
In instructions on forms, exams, surveys, and official communication, Opišite is very common because it sounds polite and standard.
What is the base verb here, and why is it opisati?
The base verb is , which means .