ovakvom

Ovakvom is a term that appears in Slavic languages, primarily Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian, and translates roughly to "like this" or "in this manner." It functions as an adverb or a demonstrative adverb, indicating a way or a state of being. For instance, one might say "Uradi ovo ovakvom" which means "Do this like this" or "Do this in this way." The word is a combination of "ovako" (like this) and the instrumental case suffix "-om," which denotes the manner or means by which something is done.

The usage of ovakvom is widespread in everyday conversation and literature. It can describe actions, situations, or qualities. For example, "Nisam ga nikada video ovakvom" translates to "I have never seen him like this." Here, ovakvom refers to the current state or appearance of a person. It can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as "život je ovakvom zanimljiv" meaning "life is interesting like this," implying that life's interest lies in its current, perhaps unpredictable, nature. Understanding ovakvom is key to grasping the nuances of how actions and states are described in these South Slavic languages.