Izmijeniti

Izmijeniti is a verb in the Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian language family meaning to modify, alter, or amend something. It generally denotes making changes that result in a different state or content, often after evaluation or correction. The action is typically completed, reflecting the perfective aspect of the verb.

Etymology and forms: Izmijeniti is formed from the verb mijenjiti (to change) with the prefix iz-, which conveys turning or completing an action. The related noun izmjena denotes the change or amendment itself. The imperfective counterparts include mijenjati or izmjenjivati, used for ongoing or repeated changes. The participle izmijenjen can describe something that has been modified.

Usage and nuance: Izmijeniti is common in legal, technical, administrative, and editorial contexts, where a change to a document, law, parameter, or plan is required. It often implies a deliberate or corrective modification rather than a simple replacement. It can be synonymous with promijeniti in some contexts, but izmijeniti emphasizes alteration of content or form rather than a straightforward substitution.

Examples: Vlada je izmijenila zakon. Potrebno je izmijeniti tekst u ugovoru. Softver je izmijenio zadane parametre. Uredbom se vrši izmjena pravilnika. Izmjena, as a noun, is frequently used to refer to the amendment or modification itself.

See also: mijenjati, promijeniti, izmjena, izmjenjivati. The term is closely related to verbs describing change and editing in Slavic languages.