Razumijemo

Razumijemo is the first-person plural present indicative form of the verb razumjeti in Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian. It means “we understand” and is used to express that a group of speakers understands something that has been said or observed at the moment or in general.

Full present tense forms (singular to plural) include: ja razumijem, ti razumiješ, on/ona/ono razumije, mi razumijemo, vi razumijete, oni razumiju. The form razumi­jemo specifically signals that the speaker and others share the understanding. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, meetings, and written communication alike.

Usage examples include acknowledging comprehension, confirming receipt of information, or indicating that a problem or statement is understood. For instance: “Razumijemo vaš problem” (We understand your problem). Another example: “Ako nešto nije jasno, razumijemo što vam treba” (If something is not clear, we understand what you need). The phrase can also serve to reassure a listener that their point has been grasped.

Etymology and related terms: razumijemo derives from the verb razumjeti, formed with the prefix raz- attached to the root umjeti (to know how, to be able). The noun razumnanje or razumijevanje means understanding. Across South Slavic languages, cognate forms appear with similar meanings, reflecting shared linguistic roots in the broader Slavic family.