Služanj

Služanj is a Croatian word that generally translates to "servant" or "attendant" in English. It denotes an individual employed or obligated to perform services for another person or entity. The term can carry connotations of subservience, obligation, or duty, depending on the context.

In historical contexts, "služanj" could refer to individuals in various positions of service, ranging from household staff to those serving in a more formal or feudal relationship. The specific tasks and responsibilities of a služanj would vary greatly depending on the nature of their employment or obligation.

While the word is still used in modern Croatian, its frequency has decreased as societal structures and employment relationships have evolved. More modern and nuanced terms are often preferred to describe contemporary employment roles. The word may occasionally appear in literature, historical accounts, or to convey a sense of traditional social hierarchies.