poziv

Poziv is a common South Slavic noun meaning "call" or "invitation." It derives from the verb pozvati/pozivati (to call, to invite) and is used in Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian and related languages. Grammatically it is typically a masculine noun, with the plural form pozivi.

The term covers several related senses. In everyday speech it denotes an invitation to an event or gathering, or a request for someone's presence. In telecommunications and media, poziv is used for a telephone call or broadcast appeal (for example, dolazni poziv for an incoming call). In legal and administrative contexts it can mean a summons, official notice, or call to appear for civic duties; in some settings it denotes a conscription notice or formal call to service.

Poziv also appears in idiomatic and figurative expressions, such as "poziv savjesti" (call of conscience) or "poziv na djelovanje" (call to action). As a lexical item it may be used as a title for artworks, programs or initiatives and occasionally serves as a surname in the region. Its usage and exact connotations depend on context, ranging from casual social invitations to formal legal communications.