Zgradi

Zgradi is a Slovenian verb meaning to build or to construct. It is the present tense form used for third-person singular of the perfective verb zgraditi, which is created by adding the prefix z- to graditi (to build). The infinitive form is zgraditi, and the imperative is zgradi. The verb is commonly used in both everyday speech and formal writing to denote the completed action of constructing something.

Etymology and related forms: zgraditi belongs to the Slovenian perfective pairs derived from the root grad- (to build) with the prefix z- that signals completion. Related nouns include zgradba (a building, structure) and terms such as gradnja (construction). The present tense forms cover various persons, for example: jaz zgradim (I build), ti zgradiš (you build), on zgradi (he builds). The past participle is zgrajen, used in passive constructions like "Most je zgrajen" (The bridge is built).

Usage notes: zgradi emphasizes the act of building as a completed or realized result. It is typically followed by a direct object in the accusative, e.g., zgradi novo hišo (builds a new house). Slovenian also distinguishes imperfective graditi (to build in general or ongoing) from perfective zgraditi (to complete a building task); zgradi is a form within the perfective framework.

See also: graditi, zgraditi, zgradba, gradnja.