Odluku

Odluku is the accusative singular form of the noun odluka, used in Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian and Montenegrin to mean “the decision” or “a decision.” It functions as the direct object of verbs related to deciding or issuing decisions and appears frequently in legal, administrative and political texts.

Etymology and grammar: odluka comes from the verb odlučiti, meaning to decide. The word denotes a formal resolution or determination by an authority, and odluku marks its accusative case. In sentences, it is often found with verbs like donijeti (to make/issue) or provesti (to implement).

Usage and examples: In official language, one often encounters phrases such as “Vlada je donijela odluku o povećanju poreza” (The government has made a decision to raise taxes) or “Odluku je donijela Vlada” (The government issued the decision). The form can also appear in personal decisions: “Donio sam odluku da ostanem kod kuće” (I made a decision to stay at home). Beyond formal contexts, odluku appears in news reports, administrative notices and court or council communications.

Related terms: The base noun odluka covers the general idea of a decision, while related concepts include rezolucija (resolution) and presuda (judgment), depending on context and jurisdiction. The term is primarily used in South Slavic language areas, with minor regional variations in style and form.

See also: odluka, rezolucija, presuda.