Redovno

Redovno is an adverb used in several South Slavic languages, including Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, and Montenegrin, to denote doing something regularly or on a regular basis. It describes recurring actions, routines, or practices and is often translated as regularly or routinely in English.

Etymology and form: Redovno derives from the noun red, meaning order or sequence, and the adjective redovan, meaning regular or habitual. The adverb is formed with the suffix -no. Across related languages, a similar concept exists with slightly different spellings or usage, reflecting regional grammatical preferences.

Usage and examples: Redovno frequently appears in phrases that describe ordinary, planned conduct. Common collocations include redovno održavanje (regular maintenance), redovno plaćanje računa (regular payment of bills), and redovno izveštavanje (regular reporting). In everyday speech and formal writing, redovno signals adherence to a schedule or routine and can emphasize consistency, reliability, or expected practice.

Relation to other terms: The adjective redovan corresponds to the same root and conveys the sense of regularity when describing objects or actions (e.g., redovan posao, a regular job). In some contexts, speakers may use related forms like redovno prema planu (according to a plan) to stress timetabled or systematic action. Regional variations exist, and in some neighboring languages different adverbs may be preferred for subtle nuances of frequency.

See also: redovan, redovito, routine, maintenance, scheduling.