uživati

уживати

/uʒǐːʋati/ · imperfective

VERB

(+ u + loc.) to enjoy; to have a good time

Uživam u dobroj kafi i tišini. — I enjoy good coffee and silence.

Deca su uživala na moru celo leto. — The kids had a great time at the seaside all summer.
formal (+ acc.) to enjoy; to have

Profesor uživa veliki ugled među studentima. — The professor enjoys a great reputation among students.

In the sense 'to enjoy' it usually takes u + locative: uživati u muzici; 'Uživaj!' means 'Enjoy!'.

Synonyms:

guštati

Forms

Past (masc.): uživao

Imperative: uživaj

Antonyms: patiti