saveti

Saveti is a noun used in Serbo-Croatian languages (Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, and Montenegrin) meaning advice or counsel. It is the plural form of the singular savjet; the word can refer to a single piece of guidance as well as to a collection of recommendations. In Serbian, the plural is saveti (Saveti in Cyrillic: савети); in Croatian and Bosnian Latin, the plural is savjeti.

The term covers both informal guidance among individuals and more formal guidance or recommendations issued by a group. It can describe practical tips given in everyday situations as well as the collective advice offered by advisory bodies, committees, or professionals in various fields. Related terms include savjetnik (advisor), savjetodavan (advisory), and savjetovanje (counseling or consultancy), which reflect the broader semantic field of guidance and mentorship.

Etymology and cognates trace savjet to Proto-Slavic roots associated with knowledge and counsel, a connection that is reflected across related South Slavic languages. Although pronunciation and spelling differ by language variant, the core meaning remains consistent: guidance provided to inform decisions, actions, or policies.

In usage, saveti functions as a plural noun and can be used both in generic references to advice and in contexts discussing specific recommendations. The word is common in everyday speech as well as in formal, professional, or governmental discourse where advice or counsel is relevant.