izdati

Izdati is a verb used in several South Slavic languages, including Slovenian, Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian. It has several related meanings, with the primary sense being to publish or issue something officially or publicly, such as a book, a document, a license, or a regulation. It can also mean to hand over or release something, for example when issuing a passport or a decree. In addition, izdati can mean to betray or disclose information about someone, as in betraying a friend. The precise sense is determined by context and the object of the verb.

Etymology and form: Izdati is formed from the prefix iz- meaning out or away, combined with dati, “to give.” This yields a sense of making something outward or official. The exact conjugation and gender-inflected forms vary by language, but izdati is the standard infinitive in the relevant languages, with regular verb conjugation patterns.

Usage notes: In literary and administrative contexts, izdati is commonly used for publishing or issuing official material. In interpersonal or journalistic contexts, it can mean to reveal or betray someone. The word can pair with a range of objects, such as knjiga (book), pravilnik (regulation), dokument (document), putovnica (passport), or novine (newspaper), depending on the intended meaning.

Examples:

- The government issued a new regulation: Vlada je izdala novi pravilnik.

- The author published his latest novel: Pisac je izdao svoj najnoviji roman.

- He betrayed his friend: On je izdao svog prijatelja.

See also: izdavanje (the act of publishing or issuing), objaviti (to publish).

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