upravujem

Upravujem is a verb form found in some South Slavic languages, representing the first-person singular present tense of verbs that convey putting something in order, adjusting, or managing. Its exact meaning depends on the underlying verb, most commonly upraviti (to fix or set right) or upravljati (to manage or operate).

Etymology and sense

The form derives from a prefix that often indicates direction or completion (u-) combined with a root related to correctness or control (prav- or uprav-). As a result, upravujem can express actions such as adjusting settings, correcting a fault, or directing a process. The nuances align with the broader semantic field of making something correct, orderly, or functional.

Usage and contexts

In practical use, upravujem covers activities like configuring equipment, aligning or calibrating machines, or correcting errors in a procedure. In administrative or managerial contexts, it can denote overseeing operations or directing activities. The precise interpretation depends on the related verb: upraviti emphasizes correction or repair, while upravljati emphasizes management or operation. The form is a finite, transitive verb that typically takes a direct object (what is being fixed, adjusted, or managed).

Variants and regional notes

Upravujem is not uniformly standard across all dialects or varieties of these languages. In many varieties, equivalent first-person present forms appear as upravim or upravljam, depending on the verb class and dialect. Thus upravujem is best understood as a dialectal or less common standard form corresponding to the broader family of meanings around setting things right, adjusting, or supervising.

See also: upraviti, upravljati, uprava.