Crnogorka

Crnogorka is the feminine noun used to refer to a female person from Montenegro, or a woman of Montenegrin nationality. It is the counterpart to Crnogorac, the masculine form. The term derives from Crna Gora, the Montenegrin name for the country, meaning "Black Mountain." In standard South Slavic languages such as Montenegrin, Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian, the feminine form uses the -ka suffix: Crnogorka; the masculine form is Crnogorac; the plural forms are Crnogorke (feminine) and Crnogorci (masculine).

Usage and context: The term is neutral and commonly used in everyday speech, journalism, literature, and official contexts to denote origin or ethnicity. It is often combined with place names to specify origin, for example, Crnogorka iz Podgorice refers to a Montenegrin woman from Podgorica.

Notes on form and related terms: The adjective form is Crnogorski, and related demonyms include Crnogorci for men and Crnogorke for women as the plural. The broader national identity is tied to Crna Gora (Montenegro) and to the Montenegrin people.

See also: Crnogorac, Crna Gora, Montenegrin people, Demonyms of Montenegro.