Pogled

Pogled is a noun used in Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin and Serbian to denote several related ideas connected to seeing. In its core sense it means the act of looking or the capacity to see—a gaze directed at something. It can also refer to what is seen, i.e., the view or panorama from a place, as in a scenic lookout or the view of a landscape. In a broader or figurative sense, pogлед describes a person’s outlook, perspective, or stance on a topic, such as a political or philosophical viewpoint.

Etymology and related forms: Pogled is formed from the verb gledati, “to look,” with the prefix po- and a nominalizing suffix. The root gled- is common in South Slavic languages and is linked to vision and sight. Cognates appear in related languages, reflecting a shared Slavic heritage.

Usage and examples: The word can refer to a concrete scene, for example, “Pogled na more oduzima dah” (The view of the sea takes your breath away). It can also denote an outlook or attitude, for instance, “njegov pogled na svijet je optimističan” (his view of the world is optimistic). In everyday speech, it often appears in phrases describing what one can see from a location or one’s perspective on a matter.

Variants and related terms: While pogлед is the primary noun, related terms include gledati (to look), vid (sight/vision), and pogledati (to take a look). The concept also crosses into literature and art to describe narrative perspective or thematic viewpoint.

See also: gledati, vid, pogled.