saviti

1. to bend
   Savio je žicu kleštima. — He bent the wire with pliers.
   Savij kolena i polako ustani. — Bend your knees and stand up slowly.
2. (of paper, fabric) to fold; to roll up
   Savila je pismo i stavila ga u kovertu. — She folded the letter and put it in an envelope.
   Savij tepih pre nego što ga izneseš. — Roll up the rug before you carry it out.
3. (saviti se) to bend down; to bend over
   Savio se da podigne novčanik sa poda. — He bent down to pick up the wallet from the floor.
4. (saviti se pred someone) to give in; to bow
   Nije hteo da se savije pred šefom. — He refused to bow to his boss.