izzivi

Izzivi is a Slovenian noun meaning challenges or difficulties—situations or tasks that test a person’s abilities. It is used to describe demanding circumstances in everyday life, education, business, sports, and public policy. The term is commonly translated into English as “challenges.”

The singular form of the word is izziv, while the plural is izzivi. Izzivi can refer to single or multiple obstacles, goals, or tests that require effort, planning, and adaptation. Common phrases include postaviti izziv (to set a challenge), premagati izziv (to overcome a challenge), and spopadati se z izzivi (to contend with challenges).

In contemporary Slovenian usage, izzivi often frame discussions about progress, resilience, and change. It appears frequently in media, corporate discourse, education, and self-improvement contexts, where individuals or organizations assess potential outcomes and strategies to address them. The term supports constructive framing by emphasizing opportunity alongside difficulty.

Related terms and synonyms include naloga (task), težava (problem/difficulty), and izzivnost (a related noun-form indicating the nature of being challenging). While izziv conveys a challenge, its tone can range from neutral to motivational, depending on the context.

See also: naloga, težava, izzivnost.