Razlagati

Razlagati is a Slovenian verb that translates to "to explain," "to elaborate," or "to expound" in English. It is a transitive verb, meaning it typically takes a direct object, which is the thing being explained or elaborated upon. The verb is used in a variety of contexts, from simple explanations of concepts to more detailed discussions or lectures.

The root of the verb is related to the concept of unfolding or laying something out, suggesting a process of making something clear by breaking it down into its constituent parts. For instance, one might razlagati a complex scientific theory, razlagati historical events, or razlagati one's personal opinion on a matter. The verb can also be used reflexively, as in "se razlagati," which can mean to explain oneself or to be explained.

The imperfective aspect of the verb is "razlagati," while its perfective counterpart is "razložiti." This means "razlagati" refers to an ongoing or repeated action of explaining, while "razložiti" refers to the completion of an explanation. For example, "On je razlagal zgodbo" means "He was explaining the story," whereas "On je razložil zgodbo" means "He explained the story." The choice between the two aspects depends on whether the focus is on the process or the outcome of the explanation.