dodajam

Dodajam is a Slovenian verb form meaning “I add” or “I am adding.” It is the present tense, first-person singular form of the imperfective verb dodajati, used to describe ongoing or repeated adding. The corresponding perfective form, dodati, has the present tense form dodam, which can express a completed or intended action in certain contexts.

Etymology and aspect: The verb dodajati derives from the root dodaj- within Slovenian for “to add” or “to append.” The imperfective variant dodajati emphasizes the process or repetition of adding, whereas the perfective dodati (and its present dodam) frames a single, completed addition. This distinction affects usage in sentences and time reference.

Conjugation and examples: In present tense, forms are: jaz dodajam, ti dodajaš, on/ona dodaja, mi dodajamo, vi dodajate, oni dodajajo. In the perfective, jaz dodam, ti dodaš, on/ona doda, mi dodamo, vi dodate, oni dodajo, with nuances around completed actions. The choice between imperfective and perfective guides whether one is discussing an ongoing process or a single, finished addition.

Usage: Dodajam is commonly used in arithmetic, lists, recipes, and instructions to indicate adding items or quantities. Examples: “Dodajam dve žlici sladkorja.” (I am adding two tablespoons of sugar.) “Ko razporedite sestavine, dodajam še mleko.” (After you arrange the ingredients, I am adding more milk.) The verb adapts to time frames through its aspect choice and surrounding context.

See also: Slovenian grammar, aspect, dodati (to add, perfective form).