razumeli

Razumeli is a transliterated form of a common Slavic verb meaning to understand. In several South Slavic languages, it functions as the past tense plural form of the verb razumeti (to understand). As such, razumeli conveys “they understood” in contexts where the subject is masculine plural. Cognate forms appear in related languages with orthographic variations, such as razumeli or razumjeli in different communities, and parallel forms like rozumili in Ukrainian. The exact spelling depends on language and script.

Etymologyfully, the root razum- comes from Proto-Slavic razumъ, meaning understanding or mind, linked to a broader Indo-European family of words for reason and sense. The prefix raz- and the suffix -eli are productive in Slavic verb formation, yielding a past-tense, finite form used in narration and reported speech.

Usage wise, razumeli appears mainly in grammatical references and language-learning materials to illustrate verb conjugation. It is not typically used as a standalone lexical item outside of these contexts. Because transliteration and orthography differ across languages, the precise rendering of the form varies between Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, Slovenian, and related languages. In transliterated texts, razumeli is commonly encountered as the masculine plural past tense form corresponding to “they understood.” See also the root razum- (mind, understanding) and the related verb razumiti/razumjeti in other Slavic tongues.