izvod

Izvod is a noun used in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian and Slovenian. It refers to something drawn out from a source, such as an extract, a copy, a form of performance, or a statement issued from an official or other document. The sense depends on context and region.

Etymology and sense

The word is formed with the prefix iz- (out, from) and the root vod/voditi (to lead). In many contexts izvod literally means something that is led out or produced from a source, i.e., a derived item such as an excerpt or a statement.

Common meanings and usages

- Document extracts: A typical use is an extract from an official record, for example izvod iz matične knjige (extract from the civil registry), or izvod iz registra. Such extracts are commonly required for administrative procedures, identity papers, or legal transactions.

- Bank statements: In everyday language, bank documents are referred to as bankovni izvod or izvod banke, meaning a bank statement that lists transactions and the account balance.

- Textual excerpts: An izvod can denote a passage or excerpt taken from a longer text, for example izvod teksta iz knjige.

- Music and performance: In some contexts, izvod can mean a rendition or performance of a piece, though more common terms for this sense are izvedba or nastup; usage varies by region.

- Minutes and reports: An izvod may appear as an extract from meeting minutes or other official records, such as izvod sa zapisnika.

See also

The term is closely related to izvadak, which is often used as a synonym for excerpt or extract, though izvod is broader and context-dependent. In practice, the exact meaning is determined by the accompanying noun (book, bank, registry, text, performance).