proizvodom

Proizvodom is the instrumental singular form of the noun proizvod in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, and Montenegrin. It denotes the instrument or means by which an action is performed, or, in some contexts, the material or agent associated with a process. As a grammatical form,proizvodom functions to answer questions such as “with what” or “by means of what” and to mark the instrument in sentences.

The form is produced by adding the instrumental suffix -om to the base stem proizvod. This suffix pattern is typical for masculine inanimate nouns in these languages, and proizvodom agrees with the noun in gender and number within a sentence. Its use is governed by standard rules of the instrumental case, including its interaction with prepositions and verbs that introduce means, method, or agency.

Usage of proizvodom is most common in formal, technical, legal, or official texts—such as manufacturing reports, product specifications, and regulatory documents—where a clear indication of the instrument or means is required. In everyday speech, speakers may prefer alternative constructions, depending on the regional variety and register.

Etymology and related forms: proizvodom derives from the noun proizvod (meaning product or outcome), which itself is connected to the verb/proto- roots involved in producing or manufacturing. Related terms in the same language family include proizvod (product), proizvodnja (production), and other instrumental forms derived from common roots.

See also: Proizvod (product); Proizvodnja (production); Instrumental case in South Slavic languages. Notes: as with any grammatical form, regional usage and context may affect exact meaning and preference in a given text.