Napolniti

Napolniti is a Slovenian verb meaning to fill up, to load, or to recharge, depending on context. It is the perfective form derived from the imperfective verb polniti with the prefix na-, which emphasizes bringing something to a full state in a single, completed action. The related noun napolnitev or polnitev denotes the act of filling.

Etymology and usage notes: Napolniti builds on the root poln- meaning full, with the prefix na- signaling completion or attainment in Slovenian verb formation. The distinction between napolniti (perfective) and polniti (imperfective) mirrors the broader Slavic pattern of prefixal aspect, distinguishing a one-off, completed filling from an ongoing process of filling.

Common contexts: Napolniti is used for actions that result in fullness or readiness. Examples include napolniti steklenico z vodo (to fill a bottle with water), napolniti baterijo ali akumulator (to recharge a battery), and napolniti skodelico s kavico (to fill a cup with coffee). In reference to data entry or documentation, Slovenian tends to use izpolniti rather than napolniti for “to fill out a form,” though napolniti can appear in broader senses of supplying or completing information in certain contexts.

Relation to related terms: The verb polniti denotes the ongoing act of filling, while napolniti expresses the completed action. The adjective poln meaning full is a common semantic base, and napolnitev (or napolnitev) refers to the event or result of filling.

See also: polniti; napolnitev; napolniti (grammar and usage guidance); polnitev (filling).