pravilni

Pravilni is an adjective used in several South Slavic languages, notably Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, and Bosnian, to express that something is correct, proper, or in accordance with rules. The meaning is tied to notions of rightness, accuracy, and compliance with standards. The form pravilni is part of a family of inflected adjectives; the exact ending and agreement depend on the language and the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies.

Etymology and cognates are linked to the root prav- meaning right or straight. This root is common across Slavic languages, producing related terms such as Russian pravilny and Polish prawidłowy, among others. While meanings overlap, each language offers its own standard set of forms and usage patterns for such words.

Usage and context are diverse. Pravilni can describe answers, procedures, behavior, norms, or objects that meet expected criteria or rules. It appears in both formal and everyday speech, including educational and official contexts, to indicate accuracy, propriety, or correctness. Because the exact inflection varies by language, native speakers adjust gender and number to fit the noun phrase.

Related terms include the corresponding feminine and neuter adjective forms and the noun meaning of correctness or propriety in each language, such as pravilnost in some Slavic languages. These terms together describe the concept of adherence to rules, standards, or truth across linguistic contexts.