razmisliti

Razmisliti is a verb used in Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian and Montenegrin that means to think something over, to reconsider, or to deliberate before making a decision. The word is formed with the prefix raz- added to mislit i (to think), which conveys a sense of thorough review or final consideration. In English, it is commonly translated as “to think something over,” “to reconsider,” or “to deliberate.”

Usage and meaning

Razmisliti is typically used when evaluating options or possibilities before acting. It often appears with the preposition o (o nečemu / o tome) to indicate the subject of the contemplation, as in razmisliti o mogućnostima or moram razmisliti o tome. The sense can range from careful reflection to a decision-making process, and it is commonly employed in both formal and informal contexts.

Aspect and grammar

The verb is generally treated as perfective, signaling the completion of the thinking process. This affects its use with tenses and mood, with common constructions such as “moram razmisliti” (I must think it over) or imperatives like “razmislite!” (think it over). Because it is a transitive, action-oriented verb, it is frequently paired with a direct object in the form of a concept or option (o nečemu, o mogućnostima).

Related terms

Synonyms include preispitati (to reassess), promisliti (to reflect on and decide), and premisliti (to change one’s mind). Razmisliti emphasizes a thorough review leading to a conclusion, whereas the nuances of related verbs can emphasize re-evaluation or a change of mind.