uredan

Uredan is an adjective used in Croatian, Bosnian, Montenegrin and Serbian to describe someone or something that is neat, tidy, well-organized, or properly arranged. It can refer to a person’s appearance, a place, or a situation that shows order and cleanliness, often carrying a positive connotation of care and discipline as well as hygiene.

Etymology and form: Uredan derives from the verb urediti, meaning to arrange or to put in order, with the suffix -an forming a common adjective. The word changes form to agree with gender and number: masculine singular uredan, feminine singular uredna, neuter singular uredno; plural forms include uredni (masculine), uredne (feminine), and uredno (neuter) as appropriate to the noun it modifies. Examples include uredan čovjek, uredna kuća, uredno mjesto, uredni ljudi.

Usage and nuance: Uredan is frequently used to describe daily life, interiors, or workspaces, e.g., uredan radni prostor, uredan dom, uredan izgled. It also appears in expressions about habits or systems, such as “uredan život” or “uredan poslovni proces.” While generally positive, the term can be descriptive rather than evaluative, depending on context.

Related terms: Urediti (to tidy/organize) and urednost (tidiness, orderliness) are closely connected. The word is widely understood across South Slavic languages and is a common descriptor in both spoken and written language. See also phrases involving organization and cleanliness.