Stojti

Stojti is a Serbian verb that means "to stand" or "to stay upright." It is a fundamental verb in the Serbian language, classified as an intransitive verb. The verb is used to describe the action of a person, animal, or object being in a vertical position or remaining stationary.

In Serbian, "stojti" conjugates according to person and number. The present tense forms include "ja stojim" (I stand), "ti stojiš" (you stand), "on/ona/ono stoji" (he/she/it stands), "mi stojimo" (we stand), "vi stojite" (you all stand), and "oni/one/ona stoje" (they stand). The past tense is formed with the auxiliary verb "bio" (was/were) and the participle "stojao/stojala/stojalo," reflecting gender and number. For future tense, the verb combines with auxiliary forms, such as "ću stajati" (I will stand/stay).

The verb "stojti" is used in various contexts, including physical positioning ("Stojim pred kućom" – I am standing in front of the house) and figurative expressions ("Stojim na svom" – I stand my ground). It plays an essential role in daily communication and is often used in idiomatic expressions related to persistence and presence.

In addition, "stojti" is part of several idiomatic phrases in Serbian, reflecting its importance in conveying stability or unwavering stance. Its forms and usage are fundamental in Serbian language and literature, embodying both literal and figurative notions of standing and remaining firm.