Smatraju

Smatraju is the third-person plural present tense form of the verb smatrati in several South Slavic languages, notably Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian. The verb smatrati means to consider, regard, or deem. In these languages, smatrati follows a common present-tense paradigm, with smatraju used when the subject is they.

Usage and meaning: Smatraju is used when expressing an opinion, judgment, or belief by multiple subjects. It often introduces a subordinate clause that states a perceived fact or assessment. For example, in Croatian: Oni smatraju da je odluka ispravna. This translates to "They consider/think that the decision is correct." The form is neutral and widely used in everyday, formal, and written language.

Morphology and related forms: The base infinitive is smatrati. Other present-tense forms include smatram (I consider), smatraš (you consider), smatra (he/she/it considers), smatramo (we consider), smatrate (you all consider). The Slovenian language has a cognate form with slightly different spelling, such as smatrajo for “they consider.” These similarities reflect the shared Slavic roots of the languages.

Notes: While smatraju is standard in Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian, it may appear differently in neighboring or dialectal varieties. The term is not a standalone lexical item in these languages but a conjugated verb form. For related meanings, see the infinitive smatrati.