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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on Croatian personal pronouns! In this lesson, we will explore the different forms and usage of personal pronouns in the Croatian language. Personal pronouns are an essential part of any language, as they allow us to refer to ourselves and others in a sentence without constantly repeating nouns. Understanding personal pronouns is crucial for effective communication in Croatian.

Throughout this lesson, we will delve into the various forms of personal pronouns in Croatian and how they change depending on the case they are used in. We will also practice using personal pronouns in sentences and recognizing their role in a sentence. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of Croatian personal pronouns and be able to use them confidently in your conversations.

Let's begin!

Forms of Personal Pronouns

In Croatian, personal pronouns change their form based on the case they are used in. The cases in Croatian are nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, vocative, and locative. Each case has its own specific form for personal pronouns. Let's take a look at the different forms of personal pronouns in each case:

Nominative Case

The nominative case is used for the subject of a sentence. Here are the forms of personal pronouns in the nominative case:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
Ja	yah	I
Ti	tee	you (singular)
On/Ona/Ono	on/onah/onoh	he/she/it
Mi	mee	we
Vi	vee	you (plural)
Oni/One/Ona	onee/oneh/onah	they (masculine/feminine/neuter)

Genitive Case

The genitive case is used to indicate possession or to show the relationship between two nouns. Here are the forms of personal pronouns in the genitive case:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
Mene	meh-neh	me
Tebe	teh-beh	you (singular)
Njega/Nju/Njega	nyeh-gah/nyoo/nyeh-gah	him/her/it
Nas	nahs	us
Vas	vahs	you (plural)
Njih	nyeeh	them

Dative Case

The dative case is used to indicate the indirect object of a sentence or to show the recipient of an action. Here are the forms of personal pronouns in the dative case:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
Meni	meh-nee	to/for me
Tebi	teh-bee	to/for you (singular)
Njemu/Njoj/Njemu	nyeh-moo/nyoy/nyeh-moo	to/for him/her/it
Nama	nah-mah	to/for us
Vama	vah-mah	to/for you (plural)
Njima	nyee-mah	to/for them

Accusative Case

The accusative case is used to indicate the direct object of a sentence. Here are the forms of personal pronouns in the accusative case:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
Mene	meh-neh	me
Tebe	teh-beh	you (singular)
Njega/Nju/Njega	nyeh-gah/nyoo/nyeh-gah	him/her/it
Nas	nahs	us
Vas	vahs	you (plural)
Njih	nyeeh	them

Vocative Case

The vocative case is used when directly addressing someone or something. Here are the forms of personal pronouns in the vocative case:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
Oj	oy	oh
Ti	tee	you (singular)
Oj/Oj/Oj	oy/oy/oy	oh
Mi	mee	we
Vi	vee	you (plural)
Oj/Oj/Oj	oy/oy/oy	oh

Locative Case

The locative case is used to indicate location or to show where an action takes place. Here are the forms of personal pronouns in the locative case:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
Meni	meh-nee	to/in/at me
Tebi	teh-bee	to/in/at you (singular)
Njemu/Njoj/Njemu	nyeh-moo/nyoy/nyeh-moo	to/in/at him/her/it
Nama	nah-mah	to/in/at us
Vama	vah-mah	to/in/at you (plural)
Njima	nyee-mah	to/in/at them

Cultural Insight: Regional Variations

It's important to note that personal pronouns can vary slightly in different regions of Croatia. While the forms we have discussed so far are generally used throughout the country, there may be some regional differences in pronunciation or usage. For example, in some regions, the pronoun "Vi" (you plural) may be replaced with "Više" or "Vas dvoje" to address a group of people.

These regional variations add richness and diversity to the Croatian language and reflect the unique cultural identities within Croatia. As you continue your language learning journey, you may come across these regional differences and it's always interesting to explore and embrace them.

Practice Exercises

Now that we have covered the forms of personal pronouns in Croatian, let's practice using them in sentences and recognizing their role in a sentence. Try to complete the following exercises by filling in the blanks with the appropriate personal pronoun:

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct personal pronoun in the nominative case.

• ____ volim hrvatski jezik. (I love the Croatian language.)
• ____ si danas? (How are you today?)
• ____ je Ana? (Where is Ana?)
• ____ smo učili jučer? (What did we learn yesterday?)
• ____ ste došli? (Why did you come?)
• ____ su moji prijatelji. (They are my friends.)

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct personal pronoun in the accusative case.

• Vidim ____ na ulici. (I see him/her on the street.)
• Pozdravite ____! (Say hello to them!)
• Ona ____ voli. (She loves me.)
• ____ možeš pozvati za pomoć. (You can call us for help.)
• ____ ne razumijem. (I don't understand you.)
• Njih ____ čekamo već sat vremena. (We have been waiting for them for an hour.)

Exercise 3: Fill in the blanks with the correct personal pronoun in the locative case.

• Živim s ____ u Zagrebu. (I live with them in Zagreb.)
• Dođi k ____! (Come to me!)
• ____ smo vidjeli sinoć na koncertu. (We saw you last night at the concert.)
• ____ ideš? (Where are you going?)
• S ____ idemo na more. (We are going to the sea with them.)
• ____ čekamo ispred restorana. (We are waiting for you in front of the restaurant.)

Take your time to complete the exercises and then check your answers below:

Exercise 1:

• Ja volim hrvatski jezik. (I love the Croatian language.)
• Kako si danas? (How are you today?)
• Gdje je Ana? (Where is Ana?)
• Što smo učili jučer? (What did we learn yesterday?)
• Zašto ste došli? (Why did you come?)
• Oni su moji prijatelji. (They are my friends.)

Exercise 2:

• Vidim ga/je na ulici. (I see him/her on the street.)
• Pozdravite ih! (Say hello to them!)
• Ona me voli. (She loves me.)
• Možete nas pozvati za pomoć. (You can call us for help.)
• Tebe ne razumijem. (I don't understand you.)
• Njih čekamo već sat vremena. (We have been waiting for them for an hour.)

Exercise 3:

• Živim s njima u Zagrebu. (I live with them in Zagreb.)
• Dođi k meni! (Come to me!)
• Vas smo vidjeli sinoć na koncertu. (We saw you last night at the concert.)
• Kamo ideš? (Where are you going?)
• S njima idemo na more. (We are going to the sea with them.)
• Vas čekamo ispred restorana. (We are waiting for you in front of the restaurant.)

Great job! You have successfully completed the practice exercises.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing the lesson on Croatian personal pronouns! In this lesson, you have learned about the different forms of personal pronouns in Croatian and how they change based on the case they are used in. You have also practiced using personal pronouns in sentences and recognizing their role in a sentence.

Personal pronouns are a fundamental part of the Croatian language, and mastering them will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively. As you continue your language learning journey, make sure to practice using personal pronouns in various contexts to further solidify your understanding.

Keep up the great work and continue exploring the fascinating world of the Croatian language and culture!

Table of Contents - Croatian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns: Gender and Number
• Personal Pronouns

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense of Regular Verbs
• Present Tense of Irregular Verbs

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Daily Activities

• Common Activities
• Hobbies and Interests

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives: Gender and Number
• Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Croatian Culture and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Music and Dance

Sources

• Detailed and Easy Introduction to Personal Pronouns in Croatian
• Croatian personal pronouns | coLanguage
• What types of pronouns are there in the Croatian language ...

Other Lessons

• Questions
• Adjectives
• How to Use Have
• Participles and Gerunds
• Pronouns
• 0 to A1 Course
• Gender in Croatian
• Croatian Idiomatic Expressions
• Adjectives: Gender and Number

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