kompaniju

Kompaniju is the accusative singular form of the feminine noun kompanija in Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian. The word denotes a business organization and translates as “a company” or “the company” in English. It is used in everyday speech, journalism, and business contexts to refer to a corporate entity.

Etymology: The noun kompanija is borrowed from Italian compagnia, which derives from Latin compania. The form spread into South Slavic languages through historical trade and administration, preserving the meaning of a group formed for a common purpose, often business-related.

Grammar and usage: As a feminine noun, kompanija declines through standard cases: nominative kompanija, genitive kompanije, dative and locative kompaniji, accusative kompaniju. The accusative form kompaniju is used when the noun is the direct object of a verb. Examples: Planiramo kupiti kompaniju. Kompaniju su preuzeli novi investitori.

Related terms and nuance: In many contexts, synonyms such as firma, which can be more colloquial, are used to mean “company.” More formal or legal terms include društvo or preduzeće, depending on jurisdiction and organizational form. For larger, often multinational entities, the term korporacija may be used.

See also: Language-specific business vocabulary, regional synonyms for business entity, and legal forms of companies in the respective languages.