korisnici

Korisnici is a plural noun used in Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian to denote people who use a product, service, or system. The singular form is korisnik, and in everyday speech it refers to a user or end-user in technology, services, or research. The term is neutral and widely applied across contexts.

Etymology and meaning: The word derives from korist, meaning use or benefit, with the agentive suffix -nik, yielding one who uses or benefits. This semantic core underpins its broad application—from individual consumers to end-users in design and usability discussions.

Grammatical variations: A female user is korisnica; the plural forms include korisnici (mixed or male) and korisnice (female). The exact form depends on gender and number, and these inflections are commonly found in sentences describing users or user groups.

Usage in technology and services: In IT and digital services, korisnik denotes an account holder or someone who interfaces with a system. Common phrases include korisničko ime (username), lozinka (password) for login, and korisničko sučelje or korisnički interfejs for user interface. The term also appears in phrases like korisničko iskustvo (user experience) and korisnički servis (customer or user support). In legal or policy contexts, korisnik can refer to a person whose rights or obligations arise from using a service.

Regional context: The term is standard across the former Yugoslav countries, with minor spelling and usage variations. It plays a central role in documentation, product design, and user research to describe individuals who interact with systems and services.