korostovali

Korostovali is a verb-form that appears in several Slavic languages, typically functioning as the past tense for third-person plural subjects. It is commonly associated with the verb korostovat, whose core sense is related to sharpening or intensifying. Because the exact nuance of korostovat can vary by language and context, korostovali can carry meanings ranging from sharpening a physical edge to refining techniques or emphasizing a point in discussion.

In standard usage, korostovali corresponds to statements like “they sharpened” or “they intensified,” depending on the object and context of the sentence. The form reflects typical Slavic past-tense conjugation for masculine or mixed-gender plural subjects. Variants exist in related languages with small spelling adjustments, and related verbs may have broader or narrower senses in different dialects.

Etymologically, korostovat is linked to a root associated with edge, sharpeness, or refinement in some Slavic linguistic traditions, though the precise historical development can differ among languages. As a literary and historical form, korostovali is more likely to appear in older texts, narrative passages, or dialectal prose than in contemporary standard usage.

See also: ostřit (to sharpen), korostovat in related language varieties, and other past-tense plural forms in Slavic verb conjugation.