odnosu

Odnosu is a form of the noun odnos used in South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and Montenegrin. Odnos means relation, connection, or attitude, and odnosu is an oblique form that appears in various constructions. The phrase u odnosu na is especially common, translating roughly to in relation to or with respect to.

Usage and meaning

In general, odnos describes relationships between objects, ideas, or people, as well as the stance someone takes toward something. The fixed expression u odnosu na is frequently used to introduce a comparison or reference point. For example, U odnosu na prošlu godinu, prodaja je porasla (In relation to last year, sales have risen). In describing interpersonal matters, odnosi can refer to relations between people, such as dobri odnosi (good relations).

Grammar and scope

Odnosu appears as a singular oblique form of odnos and is commonly found after prepositions that require a non-nominative case, notably in the set phrase u odnosu na. The noun also exists in other forms and in the plural odnosi or odnose, depending on number and case.

See also

- odnos

- u odnosu na

- odnosi (plural)