izgledati

izgledati is a Serbian verb that translates to "to look" or "to seem" in English. It is used to describe the appearance or impression of someone or something, often in the context of visual perception or how a certain state or quality appears externally.

The verb izgleda conjugates regularly in the present tense as follows: ja izgledam (I look), ti izgledaš (you look), on/ona/ono izgleda (he/she/it looks), mi izgledamo (we look), vi izgledate (you all look), they izgledaju (they look). Its past tense forms include izgledao/izgledala (masculine/feminine) for singular and izgledali/izgledale for plural, depending on the gender and number. The future tense is formed with the auxiliary verb "biti" (to be) combined with the infinitive, e.g., ja ću izgledati (I will look).

The term is frequently used in everyday language when describing physical appearance, states, or impressions. It can also be employed metaphorically, such as in expressions like "izgleda da" (it looks like) or "izgleda da će biti" (it seems that).

In Serbian culture and communication, izgledati serves as an essential descriptive verb, often used in conjunction with adjectives and nouns to provide detailed impressions or assessments. It functions both as an observational tool and as a way to convey subjective opinions about appearance and perceptible qualities.