djelatnosti

Djelatnosti is the plural form of the Croatian term djelatnost, meaning activities or lines of work carried out by a person or organization. It refers to the scope of an entity’s operations and is widely used to describe what a company or individual does. In common usage, djelatnosti can denote both a specific activity (singular djelatnost) and a group of activities (djelatnosti) that define an entity’s field of operation.

Etymology and scope: Djelatnost derives from the verb djelati, meaning to act or operate, with a suffix that indicates a state or activity. The concept is central in economic and administrative language, where it serves to categorize activities for purposes such as registration, reporting, taxation, and eligibility for programs.

Usage and classification: In practice, djelatnosti are organized into a hierarchical classification of economic activities. Countries often align their systems with international standards (for example, NACE Rev. 2 in the European Union), with local adaptations. Identifying the primary or secondary djelatnost helps determine regulatory requirements and statistical reporting.

Examples: Typical djelatnosti include sectors such as agriculture and fishing, manufacturing, construction, wholesale and retail trade, accommodation and food services, information and communication, financial and insurance activities, health and social work, education, and arts and entertainment. Specific phrasing may vary by language and jurisdiction.

See also: NACE classification, NAICS, economic activity, industry sector.