prisustvo

Prisustvo is a noun in Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian that denotes presence or attendance. It refers to the fact of being physically present at a place or event, and, in a broader sense, to the existence or manifestation of a phenomenon or factor. The term is commonly used in everyday language, formal documents, administrative records, and legal contexts. It is closely related to the verb prisustvovati (to attend) and to the adjective prisutan (present). In many contexts, prisustvo can be used interchangeably with prisutnost, though prisustvo emphasizes the act or state of being present, whereas prisutnost can carry a more general, static sense of existence.

Usage examples: Prisustvo učenika na nastavi mora biti evidentirano. The attendance of students at class must be recorded. Prisustvo policije na događaju osiguravalo je red. The presence of police at the event ensured order. Prisustvo elektronskih uređaja u laboratoriji treba provjeriti. The presence of electronic devices in the laboratory should be checked.

In legal and administrative language, prisustvo is used to describe required attendance or the actual attendance of a party, witness, or participant. The term appears in official records and reports, e.g., as evidence of participation or presence.

Etymology: prisustvo derives from the verb prisustvovati, with the related adjective prisutan. Similar forms appear in neighboring South Slavic languages.