Ciljno

Ciljno is a linguistic term used in some South Slavic languages to denote an adverbial or adjectival relation to a goal or target. The term derives from the noun cilj, meaning "goal" or "target." In descriptive grammars ciljno is described as a form that can express purposive reference or directed action, and it may appear in constructions that convey that something is aimed at a particular objective.

The exact morphological realization of ciljno varies by language and dialect, and there is no single universally accepted definition across all varieties. In practice, ciljno can participate in phrases describing actions directed toward a specified outcome, or measures designed to affect a specific audience or goal.

Ciljno is primarily discussed in linguistic literature rather than in general language usage guides. Consequently, references to ciljno are relatively scarce, and descriptions of its functions are often embedded within broader analyses of verb or noun phrase morphology in South Slavic languages. Because of this variability, authoritative usage and semantics should be consulted within the relevant grammatical description for a given language or dialect.