izbijati

Izbijati is a Croatian verb that has several distinct meanings depending on the context. Primarily, it translates to "to break out" or "to erupt." This can refer to a physical outbreak, such as a rash or a disease, or a more figurative eruption, like a conflict or a sudden outburst of emotion.

Another common usage of izbijati relates to the act of "ejecting" or "forcing out." This might involve pushing something out of a confined space, like clearing debris from a pipe, or even expelling a person from a location. In a military context, it can mean to "drive out" an enemy.

The verb also carries the meaning of "to emerge" or "to become apparent." For example, a problem might izbijati after a period of being hidden, or a truth might izbijati into the open. In some instances, it can also refer to the act of "picking out" or "selecting" something from a group, although this is a less frequent usage.

Finally, izbijati can describe something that "breaks through" or "penetrates." This could be a physical object breaking through a barrier or a more abstract concept, like an idea izbijati into public consciousness. The precise meaning is always determined by the surrounding words and the overall situation.