Slediti

Slediti is a verb found in several South Slavic languages and in Slovenian, with meanings centered on following, tracking, monitoring, or adhering to. In Slovenian it is used for both physical following (to follow someone along a path) and figurative use (to follow rules or standards). In Serbo-Croatian varieties, similar forms exist (such as slediti or slijediti) and carry closely related senses, including keeping up with someone or something and complying with norms.

Etymology and cognates: The word is rooted in Proto-Slavic concepts of following or tracing. Across related languages there are cognates with similar meanings, such as Russian следить (sledit’), Ukrainian слідкувати (slidkuvaty), and Polish śledzić, all denoting following, monitoring, or keeping track.

Usage notes: Slediti often appears with prepositional phrases to specify what is followed, such as rules, paths, people, or events. It can express both literal following (tracking a person or route) and figurative following (adhering to guidelines, trends, or developments). The exact form and prepositions used can vary by language and regional variation.

See also: following, tracking, monitoring, compliance.