Oblikovala

Oblikovala is a verb form used in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and Slovenian. It is the feminine singular past tense form of the verb oblikovati, meaning to shape, form, mold, or design. In these languages, the past tense is typically formed with an auxiliary verb (such as je) and a participle, so oblikovala translates to “she shaped” or “she formed.”

Etymology and morphology: oblikovati is built from the noun oblik (form) with the verbal suffix -ovati, which creates infinitives meaning “to form” or “to design.” The feminine past tense suffix -la attaches to the stem, giving oblikovala for a female subject. The corresponding masculine form is oblikovao, and the feminine plural is oblikovale.

Usage: oblikovala describes a completed act performed by a female subject. Examples include Croatian: Ona je oblikovala novu politiku (She shaped the new policy). Slovenian: Ona je oblikovala novo rešitev (She designed the new solution). The form is used in ordinary narration, reporting, and descriptions to indicate deliberate shaping, forming, or designing of plans, objects, or concepts.

Notes: oblikovala is not a stand-alone noun; it is a verb form. Spelling and pronunciation conform to each language’s norms; the same spelling is generally used across languages, with pronunciation adapting to local phonology. See also oblikovati and oblikovanje for related terms.