Odgovorila

Odgovorila is the feminine past‑tense form of the South Slavic verb odgovoriti, which means “to answer” or “to reply.” In languages such as Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian and Montenegrin, the form is used when the subject is a third‑person singular feminine noun or pronoun. For example, “Marija je odgovorila” translates as “Marija answered.” The word functions both as a finite verb in a clause and as a participial element in compound tenses, often combined with auxiliary verbs like “je” (has) or “će” (will).

Beyond its grammatical role, “Odgovorila” appears as a title in popular culture. Several Balkan pop and folk songs bear the name, using it metaphorically to convey themes of communication, confession, or emotional response. The most notable example is a 2015 single by Serbian singer Marina Kovač, which achieved regional chart success and is frequently performed at music festivals.

In linguistic studies, the form illustrates typical patterns of verb conjugation in the Slavic language family, where suffixes encode tense, aspect, mood, person and gender. Its usage is a clear instance of gender agreement, a feature that distinguishes South Slavic languages from many Indo‑European counterparts.