scenariji

Scenariji is a term used in Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and other South Slavic languages to refer to written texts that guide the production of performances or events. The word is the plural of scenarij, which in these languages most commonly means a screenplay (for film, television, or theatre) but can also denote a broader scenario or plan. In English translations, scenariji is typically rendered as screenplays or scripts, depending on context, while scenario or scenarij can be used for an outline or plan of a hypothetical situation.

Etymology: The term comes from the French scénario, ultimately of Italian or Greek origin, introduced into Balkan languages through literary and cinematic borrowing in the 20th century.

Usage: In film and theatre, a scenarij provides dialogue, stage directions, and action descriptions, serving as the primary reference for directors, actors, and crew. In journalism, business, or urban planning, scenariji may describe possible future developments or sequences of events, often multiple scenarios used for analysis or decision-making.

Forms: Scenariji may exist in drafts and revisions, from treatment to full screenplay with scene headings, character names, dialogue, and notes for technical aspects. The plural usage implies multiple scripts or scenarios, sometimes as alternative versions.

See also: screenplay, script, scenario.