Zvolilo

Zvolilo is a form found in the Slovenian language, representing the neuter singular past participle of the verb zvoliti, meaning to elect or to choose. In standard contemporary Slovene, the more common verb for electing is izvoliti, and its neuter past participle izvolilo is typically used in everyday language.

Usage and register

The form zvolilo appears mainly in historical texts, older literature, or certain regional dialects. In modern standard Slovene, zvolilo is relatively uncommon, and speakers or writers usually prefer izvolilo or passive constructions such as je bilo izvoljeno to mean “it was elected” or “it has been chosen.” As a result, zvolilo is primarily of linguistic or dialectal interest rather than a regularly used form.

Relation to izvoliti and voliti

Zvoliti is closely related to izvoliti, with both sharing a root related to the act of choosing or electing. The distinction between zvoliti and izvoliti reflects historical development and dialectal variation within Slovene. In most current references, izvoliti is treated as the normative verb for official election or appointment, while zvoliti may be encountered in older sources or regional speech.

See also

izvoliti, voliti