liti

лити

/lîti/ · imperfective

VERB

(of liquid, rain) to pour; to stream

Kiša lije od jutros. — It's been pouring since this morning.

Znoj je lio s njega posle treninga. — Sweat was pouring off him after training.
(+ acc.) to pour; to shed

Nemoj da liješ ulje u sudoperu. — Don't pour oil down the sink.

Danima je lila suze za njim. — She shed tears over him for days.
(of metal) to cast

U ovoj livnici se liju crkvena zvona. — Church bells are cast in this foundry.

For pouring a drink, sipati is more usual; liti suggests a heavy flow, rain or tears.

Synonyms:

sipati teći pljuštati

Forms

Past (masc.): lio

Imperative: lij

Expressions