Interpretaciji

Interpretaciji is a grammatical form of the noun interpretacija, used in several South Slavic languages such as Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian. It denotes either the instrumental or locative singular form, depending on the governing preposition, and is encountered when discussing how something is interpreted rather than the act of interpreting itself as a noun.

Etymology and meaning: interpretacija comes from interpretatio and means interpretation or reading. The form interpretaciji appears when the sentence requires a case marking that conveys “in the interpretation,” “by means of the interpretation,” or “according to the interpretation,” among other nuances shaped by the preposition used.

Usage and examples: In academic and literary contexts, interpretaciji appears to specify a particular interpretive framework or reading. Examples include phrases like “u interpretaciji kritičara” (in the critics’ interpretation) or “po interpretaciji autora” (according to the author’s interpretation). It is common in analysis of texts, performances, legal texts, and philosophical arguments to indicate the lens or method through which a subject is understood.

Notes and scope: Because interpretaciji is a case form of interpretacija, its exact meaning depends on context and the preposition that governs it. It does not represent a separate lexical entry with a distinct meaning beyond standard interpretations of interpretacija, but rather a grammatical variation used to situate interpretation within a sentence.

See also: interpretacija, interpretirati.