Spodbudim

Spodbudim is a Slovenian verb form meaning I encourage or I spur. It is the first-person singular present tense of the verb spodbuditi, which means to encourage, spur on, or stimulate. The verb is related to the noun spodbudа (encouragement) and to other forms such as spodbuja (he/she/it encourages) in present tense.

Etymology and usage: Spodbuditi is built from the Slovenian verbal root connected with encouragement and stimulation, and spodbudim is the standard present-tense form used by a speaker referring to themselves. The verb is common in educational, managerial, and mentoring contexts, where prompting action or positive reinforcement is described. Related present-tense forms include spodbujaš (you encourage), spodbuja (he/she/it encourages), spodbudimo (we encourage), spodbudite (you pl. encourage), and spodbudijo (they encourage). The noun spodbudа denotes encouragement, support, or an incentive that motivates action.

Examples:

- Spodbudim svoje učence, da razmišljajo kritično. (I encourage my students to think critically.)

- Spodbudim vas k prijavi na razpis. (I encourage you to apply for the call.)

- Zaposleni spodbudijo projekt s pozitivnim odnosom. (The employees spur the project with a positive attitude.)

See also: Slovenian verbs of promotion and encouragement, spodbuditi, spodbudna spodbuda, and related noun spodbudovanje.