Razumijem

Razumijem is a verb in Croatian, Bosnian and Serbian meaning "I understand." It is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb razumjeti (to understand). The form is used to indicate comprehension, acknowledgment, or agreement in everyday conversation. The infinitive is razumjeti, and the present-tense conjugation in common usage is: ja razumijem; ti razumiješ; on/ona/ono razumije; mi razumijemo; vi razumijete; oni/one razumiju.

Usage and nuance: Razumijem is used when a speaker grasps what another person is saying, when accepting information, or when expressing empathy. Examples include "Razumijem što želiš reći" (I understand what you want to say) and "Ne razumijem" (I don’t understand). In formal or plural contexts you might hear "Razumijete?" (Do you understand?) or "Vi razumijete" (You understand, formal).

Related forms and alternatives: The corresponding infinitive is razumjeti. Related adjectives and adverbs include razumljiv (understandable) and razumljivo (understandably). The expression is widely used across Croatian, Bosnian and Serbian and is understood by speakers in all three languages, with minor regional or register variations in pronunciation and form.

Overview: Razumijem is a basic, frequently used present-tense form that facilitates clear communication about understanding, serving as a foundational element in dialogue, instruction, and interpersonal conversation within the South Slavic language area.