Izdelek

Izdelek is a Slovenian noun meaning a product or finished item produced by manufacturing, processing, or crafts. It denotes something that results from production and is typically intended for sale, use, or display. The term is commonly contrasted with surovine (raw materials) and polizdelek (semi-finished product). In everyday language, izdelek refers to tangible items such as furniture, electronics, food products, or works of art that have been produced rather than found in nature.

Etymology: Izdelek comes from the verb izdelati “to make, to produce,” with the prefix iz- meaning “out” and del meaning “to work.” Related terms include proizvod (production), proizvodnja (manufacturing), and končni izdelek (final product).

Usage: In business, commerce, and consumer protection, izdelek is used to describe items offered for sale or distribution. It appears in phrases like kakovosten izdelek (high-quality product) or varni izdelek (safe product). The distinction between izdelek and other categories (raw materials, semi-finished products) helps in logistics, inventory, and regulation.

Examples: gospodinjski izdelek (household product), elektronski izdelek (electronic product), izdelek na trgu (market product).

Note: The plural is izdelki, and the genitive plural is izdelkov. The word is primarily a noun for a manufactured object and is widely used in everyday language, commerce, and regulatory contexts.