Croatian Word of the Day
otvoriti
/OT-vo-ri-ti/ • verb — 17th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to open (something); to make accessible or allow entry; also used for starting files/apps or opening events
Examples
- Možeš li otvoriti prozor, molim te?
(Can you open the window, please?) - Otvorit ću vrata kad dođeš.
(I'll open the door when you arrive.) - Otvorio sam pismo i pročitao poruku.
(I opened the letter and read the message.)
Synonyms
- otvarati
- odključati
Otvoriti is the perfective verb meaning 'to open.' Use it for physical actions (doors, windows, packages) and for opening digital items (files, apps) or events (to open a meeting). The imperfective counterpart is 'otvarati' (ongoing/habitual action). Imperative forms: 'otvori' (informal singular) and 'otvorite' (formal or plural).
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