Language/Bosnian/Grammar/Pronouns
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In this lesson, we will cover one of the most important parts of the Bosnian language - pronouns. Pronouns are essential in communicating any message accurately, so it's crucial to learn them.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Questions, Future Tense, Bosnian Alphabet and Pronunciation & Gender.
What are Pronouns?[edit | edit source]
Pronouns are words that are used to take the place of a noun in a sentence. Pronouns are used to avoid repetition and make spoken and written communication more efficient. There are two types of pronouns in Bosnian: personal pronouns and possessive pronouns.
Personal Pronouns[edit | edit source]
Personal pronouns are used to represent a specific person, group or thing. Personal pronouns are an essential grammatical category in Bosnian, and it's essential to master them to become fluent in the language. Here's a table of Bosnian personal pronouns:
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ja | /ya/ | I |
| Ti | /ti/ | You (singular) |
| On | /on/ | He |
| Ona | /ona/ | She |
| Ono | /ono/ | It |
| Mi | /mi/ | We |
| Vi | /vee/ | You (plural) |
| Oni | /onee/ | They (male) |
| One | /oneh/ | They (female) |
Here's an example dialogue to help you see Bosnian personal pronouns in context:
- Person 1: Ja idem u školu. (I am going to school.)
- Person 2: Ti si najbolji đak. (You are the best student.)
- Person 1: On je profesor. (He is a teacher.)
- Person 2: Ona je učiteljica. (She is a teacher.)
- Person 1: Ono je moj pas. (It is my dog.)
- Person 2: Mi volimo Bosnu i Hercegovinu. (We love Bosnia and Herzegovina.)
- Person 1: Vi ste moji najbolji prijatelji. (You are my best friends.)
- Person 2: Oni su moji rođaci. (They are my relatives.)
Possessive Pronouns[edit | edit source]
Possessive pronouns are used to convey ownership or possession of something. In Bosnian, possessive pronouns are formed by adding suffixes to the end of personal pronouns. Here's a table of Bosnian possessive pronouns:
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Moj | /moy/ | My |
| Tvoj | /tvoi/ | Your (singular) |
| Njegov | /nyegov/ | His |
| Njezin | /nyezin/ | Her |
| Njegovo | /nyegovo/ | Its |
| Naš | /nash/ | Our |
| Vaš | /vash/ | Your (plural) |
| Njihov | /nyihov/ | Their (male) |
| Njihov | /nyihov/ | Their (female) |
Here's an example dialogue to help you see Bosnian possessive pronouns in context:
- Person 1: Ovo je moj auto. (This is my car.)
- Person 2: Tvoj auto je veći od mog auta. (Your car is bigger than my car.)
- Person 1: Njegov auto je crven. (His car is red.)
- Person 2: Njezina kuća je lijepa. (Her house is beautiful.)
- Person 1: Njegovo računalo je novo. (Its computer is new.)
- Person 2: Naša soba je velika. (Our room is big.)
- Person 1: Vaša torba je lijepa. (Your bag is beautiful.)
- Person 2: Njihov stan je na drugom katu. (Their apartment is on the second floor.)
Tips and Tricks for Learning and Using Pronouns[edit | edit source]
- Memorize pronouns and use them frequently, to help internalize them. - Listen to how native Bosnian speakers use pronouns in everyday conversation. - Practice using pronouns in writing exercises and conversation practice. - If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask native speakers and take advantage of online resources, like Polyglot Club. - Keep in mind that gender and case in Bosnian can affect the form of pronouns.
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Questions
- Conditional Mood
- How to Use Be
- Give your Opinion
- Plurals
- Negation
- How to Use Have
- Gender
- Personal pronouns
- Adjectives