Otopiti

Otopiti is a Slavic verb with the primary meaning of to melt or to dissolve. In its literal sense, it refers to the process of a solid substance transforming into a liquid state due to an increase in temperature. This can apply to ice turning into water, or solid metals becoming molten. Figuratively, otopiti can describe the softening of emotions or attitudes, such as a person's heart melting with compassion or anger dissipating. It can also signify the act of resolving or clearing up something, like dissolving a dispute or clearing away confusion. The verb can be used in various grammatical forms depending on the tense, aspect, and mood of the action. For example, "otopio se" translates to "it melted" (referring to a masculine noun), while "otopila se" would be used for a feminine noun. The perfective aspect implies a completed action of melting or dissolving.