Hranom

Hranom is the instrumental singular form of the noun hrana, meaning food or nourishment. It is used in several South Slavic languages, most notably Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian, to indicate the means, accompaniment, or material by which something is done. In everyday language, hranom appears after prepositions that govern the instrumental case, such as s/sa meaning “with” or uz meaning “with/along with.” For example, uz hranom i pićem means “with food and drink.” The corresponding nominative is hrana, used to refer to food in a general sense.

Etymology and related forms: The word hrana and its instrumental form hranom come from a common Slavic root referring to nourishment. Cognates exist in related languages, including Macedonian храна, which shares the same meaning. The term sits within a broader semantic field concerning nourishment, diet, and food preparation in the region.

Usage and notes: Hranom is primarily a grammatical form rather than a word with a wide set of independent meanings. It is encountered in expressions about meals, diets, and nourishment when the instrumental case is required. In standard usage, it contrasts with hrana (the generic noun for “food”) and appears in sentences that emphasize the means or accompaniment of an action involving food.