Subjektivno

Subjektivno is an adverb used in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian, and also in Slovenian, to indicate that something is viewed or described from a subject’s personal perspective. The closest English equivalent is “subjectively.” The form derives from the adjective subjektivan (subjective) and the adverbial suffix -no, with its etymology tracing back to Latin subjectivus.

In usage, subjektivno marks subjectivity, bias, or personal interpretation rather than objective fact. It is common in journalism, philosophy, psychology, and everyday speech, and it is often contrasted with objektivno (objectively). The term may introduce opinions, impressions, or experiential descriptions rather than verifiable data, helping readers or listeners recognize a viewpoint as personal.

Examples:

- Croatian: Subjektivno gledano, ova situacija je složena. (Subjectively, this situation is complex.)

- Serbian: Subjektivno, mislim da je predlog dobar. (Subjectively, I think the proposal is good.)

- Slovenian: Subjektivno gledano, odločitev je pravilna. (Subjectively, the decision is correct.)

Related terms include subjektivnost (subjectivity) and objektivnost (objectivity), with objektivno meaning “objectively.” Subjektivno is widely understood in the languages that use it, but the exact nuance can vary with context and register.