upozorenje

Upozorenje is a word in several South Slavic languages, including Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, and Montenegrin, meaning warning. It derives from the verb upozoriti, “to warn,” and functions as a noun referring to an alert or caution about potential danger, risk, or undesirable outcomes. In everyday language, upozorenje is used to signal that careful attention is needed or to indicate prohibitions and safety measures.

In practice, the term commonly appears in signage, instructions, and public notices. It is used on hazard signs, safety guidelines, and formal communications to alert people to risks, to advise prudent action, or to mark important cautions in various contexts such as workplaces, transportation, health, and consumer information.

The phrase has also found cultural usage as a title or motif in the media of the region. Across Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, and Montenegrin contexts, upozorenje has been employed as a title for films, literary works, songs, and articles, often to convey a sense of caution or critique related to social or political issues. Because it is a common, widely understood term, multiple unrelated works may share the name.

See also: Warning; Upozorenje as a general term in South Slavic languages; Upozorenja (warnings) as a related plural form.