Prenositi

Prenositi is a Serbian verb that translates to "to carry," "to transport," or "to transmit" in English. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used.

In a literal sense, prenositi refers to the physical act of moving an object from one place to another. For example, "Mogu li ti prenositi torbu?" means "Can I carry your bag for you?". It can also be used for larger scale transportation, such as "Voz prenosi putnike od Beograda do Novog Sada," which translates to "The train transports passengers from Belgrade to Novi Sad."

Figuratively, prenositi can denote the passing of information, ideas, or even diseases. For instance, "Ova vest se brzo prenosi među ljudima" means "This news is spreading quickly among people." In a biological context, "Virus se može prenositi kapljičnim putem" translates to "The virus can be transmitted through droplets." The verb also encompasses the idea of transferring a skill or knowledge, such as "Učitelj prenosi znanje učenicima" – "The teacher transmits knowledge to the students." The grammatical form of prenositi is imperfective, indicating an ongoing or repeated action, while its perfective counterpart is "preneti."