Opustiti

Opustiti is a Croatian verb that translates to "to relax" or "to unwind" in English. It is a common and versatile verb used in everyday conversation to describe the act of easing tension, both physical and mental.

The verb can be used reflexively as "opustiti se," which emphasizes the self-directed nature of relaxation. For example, one might say "Želim se opustiti nakon napornog dana" (I want to relax after a long day). It can also be used transitively, meaning to relax something or someone else. A common example is "glazba me opušta" (music relaxes me).

In a broader sense, opustiti can also refer to loosening or slackening something. For instance, a rope might be described as opušten (relaxed or loose) if it is not taut. However, its primary and most frequent usage pertains to the state of being relaxed and free from stress.