prevzeti

Prevzeti is a Slovenian verb that means to take over, to assume (a responsibility, a role), or to gain control of something. It is commonly used for actions such as taking over a company, assuming duties, or adopting a new obligation. The sense can range from temporary to permanent, depending on the context.

Etymology and related forms: prevzeti is built from the prefix pre- with zeti, the base verb meaning “to take.” The noun form prevzem denotes a takeover or acquisition. The imperfective counterpart is prevzemati, used for ongoing or repeated taking over, while prevzeti itself is typically used to express a completed, definite action. The past participle is prevzet, used in passive constructions such as je bil prevzet (was taken over).

Usage and contexts: In business language, prevzeti is used for corporate takeovers, for example, a company that has been taken over. It is also used for personal and organizational responsibilities, such as to take on or assume duties: prevzeti odgovornost, prevzeti vlogo, prevzeti dolžnosti. Other common collocations include prevzeti nadzor (take over control) and prevzeti pobudo (take the initiative).

Grammatical notes: Prevzeti denotes a completed action and is often used with perfective aspect. In present tense, forms include jaz prevzamem, ti prevzameš, on/ona prevzame; in past constructions, forms like sem prevzel/prevzela are used, depending on gender. The related noun prevzem refers to the act or process of taking over, such as an acquisition or takeover.

See also: prevzem, zeti, vzeti.