razvoja

Razvoja is a grammatical form of the Slavic noun razvoj, meaning development or evolution. In Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and Slovenian, razvoja most often appears as the genitive singular form, used to express “of development” within noun phrases. It is not usually treated as a standalone concept, but rather as a part of larger expressions describing the development of something.

Etymology and cognates: Razvoj derives from the verb razviti (to develop) with the prefix raz-, a common formation in South Slavic languages. The resulting noun razvoj is widely used to denote progress, growth, or the unfolding of processes. The genitive singular form razvoja is common across related languages, with similar usage in phrases that specify what is developing.

Usage and examples: Razvoja appears primarily in phrases indicating the object or scope of development. Examples include razvoja industrije (development of the industry), razvoja grada (development of the city), and nivo razvoja (level of development). It often follows prepositions or numerals that require the genitive case, and can be found in policy, economic, urban planning, and academic texts. In everyday language, the common noun razvoj is more frequent, while razvoja appears in genitive constructions.

Regional and linguistic notes: The form razvoja is widely recognized across Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and Slovenian varieties, though exact usage may vary slightly by dialect and grammatical context. It remains a standard element within formal and technical discourse addressing development, growth, or progression.

See also: razvoj, razvit, development.