oznaka

Oznaka is a noun in several South Slavic languages, notably Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian, meaning a mark, sign, label, designation, or tag. It can refer to a physical sign or marker used to convey information (such as road signs or safety signs), to a label attached to an object (like a product label or luggage tag), or more abstractly to a designation or code used for classification or identification (a status code, inventory tag, or identifier). In Polish, oznaka has a closely related meaning and is used in similar contexts.

Etymology: The word derives from the verb označiti (to designate, mark), built from the root znak (sign) with a prefix forming a nominal or verbal form. This reflects the core sense of indicating or marking something.

Usage: In everyday language, oznaka often implies a label or sign that conveys information or category. In technical or administrative contexts, it can refer to a code, tag, or designation used for tracking and identification, such as product markings, map symbols, or inventory identifiers.

See also: znak, označiti, označavanje.

Examples:

- Prometna oznaka na cesti informira vozače. (A traffic sign informs drivers.)

- Proizvod nosi zaštitnu oznaku i datum valjanosti. (The product bears a safety label and an expiry date.)

- U sustavu evidencije svaki predmet dobiva jedinstvenu oznaku. (In the records system each item receives a unique designation.)