mednarodni

Mednarodni is an adjective used in Slovenian and many South Slavic languages to mean international or relating to relations between nations. It is applied to events, organizations, agreements, and other entities that involve more than one country. In usage, it often appears in phrases such as international conferences, international day, or international cooperation.

The form of the word varies by language and gender. In Slovenian, the masculine singular is mednarodni, the feminine is mednarodna, and the neuter is mednarodno. In Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian (Latin script), the corresponding forms are međunarodni (masculine), međunarodna (feminine), and međunarodno (neuter). In contexts written with Cyrillic, the forms are међународни, међународна, and међународно. These forms align with typical Slavic adjective declension, changing to agree with the noun they modify.

Etymology and related terms: mednarodni derives from the prefix međ- meaning between or among and from narod/nation, giving a sense of relations between nations. It is cognate with the English word international and with related forms in other European languages, such as French international. The term is widely used in official, academic, and media language to describe cross-border activities, treaties, collaborations, and institutions.

Notes on usage: while closely aligned across Slovenian, Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian, the exact form depends on language and gender. In bilingual or multilingual contexts, equivalents may be used interchangeably, but each language maintains its standard spelling and declension rules.