popravlja

Popravlja is a verb form used in several South Slavic languages, meaning “he/she repairs” or “is repairing.” It is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb popraviti (to repair) in Croatian, Serbian, and Bosnian, and a corresponding form in Slovenian based on the same root. The form reflects a common pattern in these languages where the verb stem poprav- takes the standard present-tense ending.

Etymology and cognates: The verb popraviti derives from the Slavic root prav- meaning “to do” or “to make,” with the prefix po- signaling completion or result. The related noun popravak denotes a repair or correction, illustrating the semantic link between the act and its result.

Usage: In sentences, popravlja marks a present, third-person singular action of repairing. It is used in neutral, descriptive contexts such as reporting that someone repairs something, giving instructions, or describing ongoing activity.

Cross-linguistic notes: The form is widely understood across Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and Slovenian, with language-specific spellings and endings for other persons. While each language has its own conjugation patterns, popravlja consistently conveys the idea of performing a repair.

See also: popravak; popraviti.