stanujete

Stanujete is a present-tense verb form used in several South Slavic languages to mean “you reside” or “you live.” It is typically described as the second-person plural present indicative form of the verb staovati/stanovati (to reside, to dwell) or of a closely related verb with a similar meaning, depending on dialect. The exact stem and suffix can vary by language and regional variation.

Etymologically, the form derives from a common Slavic root related to dwelling or staying, with a suffix pattern that marks the second-person plural in these verbs. In standard Croatian and Serbian, the standard 2nd person plural present forms are often cited as stanujete, while stanujete appears in some dialects or older texts as an alternate variant of the same verb family. This reflects broader variation between verbs meaning “to reside” that use slightly different stems across dialects.

Usage and examples are largely dialect-dependent. In everyday speech, questions like Gdje stanujete? or Gdje stanujete? both translate to “Where do you live?” The choice between forms can signal regional origin or formality. In declarative sentences, forms of the same verb may appear with the subject omitted, as is common in Slavic languages: Stanujete u Zagrebu (You reside in Zagreb).

Regional variation is common, with stanujete appearing in some dialects and stanujete in standard varieties of Croatian and Serbian. Users encountering the form should consider local norms to determine the most accepted variant in a given context. See also stanovati for related verb forms and cross-dialect comparisons.