apsolutnije

Apsolutnije is a linguistic form found in some South Slavic varieties, described as a nonstandard adverbial or adjectival derivative of the adjective apsolutan, meaning "absolute." In standard Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian, the common means of expressing a higher degree or emphasis are apsolutno (absolutely) or other intensifiers such as veoma or mnogo. Apsolutnije therefore appears primarily in dialectal or informal usage, where speakers sometimes extend the meaning of apsolutan by adding the suffix that yields an adverbial/ comparative flavor.

In terms of morphology, apsolutnije is analyzed as derived from the root apsolutan with a derivational suffix that creates a more emphatic or comparative sense, similar in function to other adverbial formations in the language family. Its precise acceptability and frequency vary by dialect and context, and many prescriptive grammars treat it as nonstandard or stylistic rather than a normative form.

Usage and style guidance indicate that apsolutnije is uncommon in formal writing and standard speech. When aiming for clarity and standard compliance, alternatives such as apsolutno, veoma apsolutan, or periphrastic constructions are preferred. In poetic or informal prose, apsolutnije may be employed for emphasis or rhythmic effect, particularly in dialect-rich or regionally colored texts.

See also: apsolutan, apsolutno, degree modification in South Slavic languages, dialectal variances in Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian.