Zadeve

Zadeve is a Slovenian noun meaning matters, affairs, or things to be dealt with. It is a broad term used for tasks, concerns, or issues in everyday speech as well as in more formal or administrative contexts. The word can refer to a variety of topics, from practical chores to important business or legal issues.

Grammatically, zadeva is feminine singular and zadeve is its plural form. It appears in many common expressions, such as poslovne zadeve (business affairs), osebne zadeve (personal matters), or pravne zadeve (legal matters). In sentences, zadeve is typically used to talk about items or topics that require attention or decision, for example: Moramo razrešiti nekaj zadev (We need to resolve a few matters) or Ta zadeva zahteva določene korake (This matter requires certain steps).

Semantic range and usage vary with context. In everyday language, zadeve often denotes routine or practical matters, while in official or bureaucratic discourse it can refer more formally to items on a docket or issues that must be addressed. The term is distinct from concrete objects, focusing instead on the matters or tasks themselves. It is related to the singular zadeva and appears in many compound phrases that specify the type of matters involved.

See also: zadeva (singular). Related phrases include poslovne zadeve and osebne zadeve, illustrating its use in distinguishing different kinds of matters.