stojim

Stojim is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb stojiti (or stajati) in several South Slavic languages, meaning “I stand” or “I am standing.” It is used in Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian and Slovenian to describe a physical position, and it can also be used metaphorically to indicate remaining firm or taking a particular stance. The form appears in everyday speech as a basic, common verb expression.

Etymology and forms: Stojim derives from a Proto-Slavic root meaning “to stand,” with language-specific inflection shaping the first-person singular. Related forms in the same verb family include stojiš (you stand) and stoji (he/she/it stands), while other persons are conjugated accordingly. The infinitive forms are typically stojati or stajati, depending on the language variety.

Usage and examples: In use, stojim conveys present tense statements. Examples include Croatian: “Stojim pred kućom” (I stand in front of the house). Slovenian: “Stojim tukaj” (I am standing here). The verb is intransitive and generally does not take a direct object. It can also appear in idiomatic or figurative contexts, such as expressing a stance on an issue or remaining stationary in a situation.

Inflection and regional variation: While the core meaning is consistent, exact spelling, pronunciation and surrounding grammar vary by language and dialect. Beyond stojim, other person forms and related verbs (stojiš, stojimo, stojite) follow language-specific conjugation patterns.

See also: stojiti, stajati; stoji, stojiš; related verb forms across Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian and Slovenian.