objava

Objava is a noun used in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and Slovenian. It denotes something that has been published or announced, such as a public notice, a newspaper article, or a social media post. In English, objava is commonly translated as publication, announcement, or post, depending on the context.

Etymology and usage across languages: Objava derives from the verb objaviti, meaning to publish or to announce. Related forms include objavljen (published) and objavljeno (the thing that has been published). While the core meaning is consistent—referring to the act or result of publishing—the precise sense shifts by context. In official or administrative settings, objava often conveys a formal notice or government publication; in journalism and everyday communication, it can mean a news item or an online post.

Contexts and examples: In government and public administration, objava may appear as an official notice or a public record of decisions. In media and publishing, it can refer to a published article or a press release. On social networks and blogs, objava frequently means a user post. The term is neutral and widely understood in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia, with plural form objave used for multiple posts or notices. Careful translation is needed to distinguish between publication (objava in a formal sense) and online post (social media objava).