klijati

Klijati is the infinitive form of a verb used in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Serbian, and Bosnian, meaning to germinate or to sprout. It describes the process by which a seed begins to grow, breaking dormancy and forming a new shoot and roots. The related noun klijanje denotes the germination process itself.

In botanical and agricultural contexts, klijati is used to discuss factors that influence germination, such as moisture, temperature, light, and seed viability. Texts in these languages may address germination rates, methods to test seed viability, and practices to optimize pre-sowing preparations. The term is commonly found in educational materials, farming guides, seed catalogs, and horticultural manuals within the region where these languages are spoken.

Etymologically, klijati is linked to the common Slavic root associated with germination and growth, and it connects to the noun klijanje, which explicitly names the process. The concept is parallel to the English verb germinate and the related nouns and forms that describe seed sprouting in other languages.

Outside of Slavic-language contexts, translators would typically render klijati as “to germinate” or “to sprout.” In scientific literature, the term is often introduced with the standard English terminology, while the Slavic forms may appear in regional texts, language instruction, or ethnobotanical discussions.