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Welcome to our lesson on '''Croatian Verbs and Tenses'''! Understanding verbs and their tenses is crucial for anyone learning Croatian, as they form the backbone of communication. Verbs express actions, states, and occurrences, while tenses help us place those actions in time. Whether you're planning a trip to Croatia or simply diving into the beauty of the language, mastering verbs will greatly enhance your ability to express yourself.
In this lesson, we'll cover the following key areas:
* The importance of verbs in the Croatian language
* Conjugation of regular and irregular verbs in the present tense
* The formation and use of past and future tenses


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* Understanding the imperative mood
 
* Practice exercises to reinforce your learning
 
Before we dive in, let’s take a closer look at the structure of this lesson.


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Verbs and Tenses in Croatian Grammar
=== Importance of Verbs in Croatian ===
 
Verbs are not just words; they are the heartbeat of any language. In Croatian, verbs allow you to convey what you do, what you did, and what you will do. They help you narrate stories, share experiences, and express your feelings. Thus, a solid grasp of verb conjugation and tenses is essential for effective communication.
 
=== Croatian Verb Conjugation ===


As a language teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching Croatian to foreigners, I understand that verbs and tenses could be the most difficult aspect of learning Croatian for beginners. But you don't have to worry, as we will go through this step-by-step and help you build a strong foundation in Croatian verb conjugation.  
In Croatian, verbs are grouped into three conjugation classes based on their infinitive endings: -ati, -iti, and -jeti. Each class has its own rules for conjugation across different tenses. Let’s start with the present tense.


Croatian verbs change depending on the person, number, tense, mood and, sometimes, the gender of the subject. Croatian also has a rich system of aspect, which is an important grammatical category that distinguishes between the completion or duration of an action.
==== Present Tense of Regular Verbs ====


Before we dive into Croatian verb tenses, we need to cover two essential elements of Croatian verbs: the present tense and infinitives.  
Regular verbs in Croatian follow predictable patterns when conjugated in the present tense. Here's how it works for each conjugation class:


The Present Tense
* '''-ati verbs:''' The most common verb ending in Croatian.


In Croatian, the present tense is used for current actions or states in the present, general statements that are always true, and future events that are planned or scheduled.  
* '''-iti verbs:''' A smaller group of verbs.


To form the present tense in Croatian, we basically remove the infinitive ending -ti and add subject endings. There are two groups of verbs depending on the ending, either -iti or -ati. The table below shows the conjugation of two verbs, raditi (to work) and kupovati (to buy) in the present tense:  
* '''-jeti verbs:''' This group is less common but important.
 
Let’s look at examples of regular verbs in the present tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| radim  || ˈradim || I work
|-
| igram  || ˈiɡram || I play
|-
|-
| Radim || Radim || I work
 
| učim  || ˈutʃim || I learn
 
|-
|-
| Radiš || Radiʃ || You work (singular)
 
| volim  || ˈvɔlim || I love
 
|-
 
| gledam  || ˈɡlɛdam || I watch
 
|-
 
| pišem  || ˈpiʃɛm || I write
 
|-
|-
| Radi || Radi || He/she/it works
 
| slušam  || ˈsluʃam || I listen
 
|-
|-
| Radimo || Radimo || We work
 
| idem  || ˈidɛm || I go
 
|-
|-
| Radite || Radite || You work (plural)
 
| kupujem  || ˈkuːpujeɱ || I buy
 
|-
|-
| Rade || Rade || They work
 
| pričam  || ˈpriːtʃam || I talk
 
|}
|}
==== Present Tense of Irregular Verbs ====
Irregular verbs do not follow the standard conjugation patterns. Here are some common irregular verbs in the present tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| biti  || ˈbiti || to be
|-
|-
| Kupujem || Kupuʝem || I buy
 
| imati  || ˈimati || to have
 
|-
|-
| Kupuješ || Kupuʝeʃ || You buy (singular)
 
| ići  || ˈiːtʃi || to go
 
|-
|-
| Kupuje || Kupuʝe || He/she/it buys
 
| vidjeti  || ˈvɪdʲɛti || to see
 
|-
|-
| Kupujemo || Kupuʝemo || We buy
 
| moći  || ˈmɔtʃi || can
 
|-
|-
| Kupujete || Kupuʝete || You buy (plural)
 
| htjeti  || ˈxtʲɛti || to want
 
|-
|-
| Kupuju || Kupuʝu || They buy
 
| reći  || ˈrɛtʃi || to say
 
|-
 
| znati  || ˈznati || to know
 
|-
 
| stati  || ˈstati || to stop
 
|-
 
| čuti  || ˈtʃuti || to hear
 
|}
|}


Infinitives
=== Past Tense ===
 
The past tense in Croatian is formed using the auxiliary verb "biti" (to be) combined with the past participle of the main verb. This can be a little tricky, as the past participle must agree in gender and number with the subject.
 
* For masculine singular, the past participle ends in -o.
 
* For feminine singular, it ends in -a.
 
* For neuter singular, it ends in -o.
 
* For plural, it ends in -i for both genders.
 
Let’s illustrate this with some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English


The infinitive in Croatian is used to express an action in its simplest and most general form. In Croatian, the infinitive ends in -ti or -ći. The most commonly used infinitives frequently used are:
|-


* raditi (to work)
| bio sam  || ˈbi.o ˈsam || I was (masculine)
* govoriti (to speak)
* čitati (to read)
* pisati (to write)
* kupovati (to buy)
* prodavati (to sell)
* jesti (to eat)
* piti (to drink)


To form the infinitive, remove -ti or -ći from the verb stem. For example:
|-


* Infinitive of raditi (to work) is rad
| bila sam  || ˈbi.la ˈsam || I was (feminine)
* Infinitive of govoriti (to speak) is govor
* Infinitive of čitati (to read) is čit
* Infinitive of pisati (to write) is piš
* Infinitive of kupovati (to buy) is kupuj
* Infinitive of prodavati (to sell) is prodaj
* Infinitive of jesti (to eat) is jed
* Infinitive of piti (to drink) is pij


Verbs Tenses in Croatian
|-


Croatian has the following tenses: present tense, imperfect tense, aorist tense (sometimes called past simple), perfect tense, pluperfect tense (also known as past perfect), future I tense (sometimes called the future simple), future II tense (also known as the future perfect), conditional mood in the present tense, and conditional mood in the past tense (sometimes called conditional perfect).
| bilo je  || ˈbi.lo ˈje || It was (neuter)


Let's look at the tenses in more detail:
|-


* The Present Tense: We have discussed this already, but let's remind ourselves that the present tense is used for current actions, general statements that are always true, and future events that are planned or scheduled.
| bili smo  || ˈbi.li ˈsmo || We were (masculine)
* The Imperfect Tense: The imperfect tense is formed by adding endings to the base of the infinitive, which are different from the present tense. The imperfect tense is used for actions that were ongoing or repeated in the past or to describe a state of being in the past.
* The Aorist Tense or simple past: In spoken language, Croats use the perfect tense with the adverb jučer, which means yesterday for the simple past. In written language, we use the aorist. The aorist tense is used for actions that are completed in the past.
* The Perfect Tense: To form the perfect tense, we use the present tense of verb "to be" (biti in Croatian) and the past participle of the main verb. We use the perfect tense to describe an action that is completed at the time of speaking, and the emphasis is on the result rather than the duration of an action.
* The Pluperfect Tense: To form the pluperfect tense, use the perfect tense of "to be" (biti) and the past participle of the main verb. The pluperfect tense is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past or a specific point in the past.
* The Future I Tense: The future I tense is used to describe an action that will occur in the future. It is formed by adding the endings to the base of the infinitive. We use the future tense to describe events that will take place in the future.
* The Future II Tense: This tense is used to describe an action that will be completed by a certain point in the future. It's constructed by using the future tense of "to be" (biti) and the past participle.
* The Conditional Mood in the Present Tense: This mood is used to describe hypothetical or uncertain situations or to express a wish. It's formed by adding endings to the base of the infinitive.
* The Conditional Mood in the Past Tense: This mood is used to describe hypothetical, uncertain situations or to express a wish that was not fulfilled in the past. It is constructed by using the conditional mood of "to be" (biti) and the past participle.


Imperative Mood
|-


There is generally an imperative in Croatian for each personal pronoun or subject. To form the imperative in Croatian, remove -ti from the verb stem for -ti verbs or -i from -iti verbs. Then add the required endings. For example:
| bile smo  || ˈbi.le ˈsmo || We were (feminine)


* Raditi (to work) — Radi! (you singular), radite! (you plural)
|-
* Htjeti (to want) — Hoću! (I want), Hocite! (you plural want)


Keep in mind that in Croatian, the imperative is used more often than in English, for example, when giving directions, instructions or advice.
| bili ste  || ˈbi.li ˈste || You were (plural)


This lesson should give you an overview of Croatian verb conjugation and tenses. Practice is essential, so keep working on it, and you'll gradually become more comfortable with Croatian verbs. In the next lesson, we will discuss prepositions and pronouns.
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Sources


* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatian_verbs Croatian verbs]
| radila sam  || ˈra.dila ˈsam || I worked (feminine)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatian_grammar Croatian grammar]
 
|-
 
| učio sam  || ˈu.tʃio ˈsam || I learned (masculine)
 
|-
 
| gledali su  || ˈɡlɛ.dali ˈsu || They watched (masculine)
 
|-
 
| pjevali smo  || ˈpje.va.li ˈsmo || We sang (masculine)
 
|}
 
=== Future Tense ===
 
Forming the future tense in Croatian can be done in two ways: using the auxiliary verb "biti" (to be) and the infinitive of the main verb, or by using the future tense forms for certain verbs.
 
Future tense using "biti":
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ja ću raditi  || ja ˈtʃu ˈra.diti || I will work
 
|-
 
| ti ćeš igrati  || ti ˈtʃɛʃ ˈiɡrati || You will play
 
|-
 
| on/ona/ono će učiti  || on/ˈo.na/ˈo.no ˈtʃɛ ˈu.tʃiti || He/She/It will learn
 
|-
 
| mi ćemo gledati  || mi ˈtʃɛ.mo ˈɡlɛ.dati || We will watch
 
|-
 
| vi ćete slušati  || vi ˈtʃɛ.tɛ ˈslu.ʃati || You (plural) will listen
 
|-
 
| oni/one/ona će ići  || ˈo.ni/ˈo.ne/ˈo.na ˈtʃɛ ˈi.tʃi || They will go
 
|}
 
=== Imperative Mood ===
 
The imperative mood is used to give commands or requests. In Croatian, the form varies based on the subject. Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| dođi  || ˈdo.dʒi || come (to one person)
 
|-
 
| dođite  || ˈdo.dʒi.te || come (to multiple people)
 
|-
 
| reci  || ˈrɛ.tʃi || say (to one person)
 
|-
 
| recite  || ˈrɛ.tʃi.te || say (to multiple people)
 
|-
 
| jedi  || ˈjɛ.di || eat (to one person)
 
|-
 
| jedite  || ˈjɛ.di.te || eat (to multiple people)
 
|-
 
| piši  || ˈpi.ʃi || write (to one person)
 
|-
 
| pišite  || ˈpi.ʃi.te || write (to multiple people)
 
|-
 
| slušaj  || ˈslu.ʃaj || listen (to one person)
 
|-
 
| slušajte  || ˈslu.ʃaj.te || listen (to multiple people)
 
|}
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now that we've covered the essential aspects of Croatian verbs and tenses, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test. Here are some exercises for you to practice what you’ve learned.
 
=== Exercise 1: Conjugate the following regular verbs in the present tense. ===
 
1. raditi (to work) - ja __________
 
2. igrati (to play) - ti __________
 
3. učiti (to learn) - on __________
 
4. voljeti (to love) - ona __________
 
5. gledati (to watch) - mi __________
 
''Answers'':
 
1. radim
 
2. igraš
 
3. uči
 
4. voli
 
5. gledamo
 
=== Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the irregular verbs in the present tense. ===
 
1. ja __________ (biti) student.
 
2. ti __________ (imati) knjigu.
 
3. on __________ (ići) u školu.
 
4. ona __________ (vidjeti) film.
 
5. mi __________ (moći) to učiniti.
 
''Answers'':
 
1. sam
 
2. ima
 
3. ide
 
4. vidi
 
5. možemo
 
=== Exercise 3: Convert the following sentences into the past tense. ===
 
1. Ja radim. → __________
 
2. Ti igraš. → __________
 
3. On gleda. → __________
 
4. Ona uči. → __________
 
5. Mi pijemo. → __________
 
''Answers'':
 
1. Ja sam radio. / Ja sam radila.
 
2. Ti si igrao. / Ti si igrala.
 
3. On je gledao. / Ona je gledala.
 
4. Ona je učila.
 
5. Mi smo pili.
 
=== Exercise 4: Formulate future tense sentences using the given verbs. ===
 
1. (raditi) Ja __________.
 
2. (ići) Ti __________.
 
3. (gledati) On __________.
 
4. (učiti) Ona __________.
 
5. (slušati) Mi __________.
 
''Answers'':
 
1. Ja ću raditi.
 
2. Ti ćeš ići.
 
3. On će gledati.
 
4. Ona će učiti.
 
5. Mi ćemo slušati.
 
=== Exercise 5: Create commands using the imperative mood. ===
 
1. (doći) __________
 
2. (reći) __________
 
3. (jest) __________
 
4. (pisati) __________
 
5. (slušati) __________
 
''Answers'':
 
1. Dođi! / Dođite!
 
2. Reci! / Recite!
 
3. Jedi! / Jedite!
 
4. Piši! / Pišite!
 
5. Slušaj! / Slušajte!
 
=== Conclusion ===
 
Congratulations! You’ve now taken a significant step into the world of Croatian verbs and tenses. As you continue your journey in learning the language, remember that practice is key. Verbs are everywhere in conversation, and with time, you'll find them becoming second nature to you. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher!


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* [[Language/Croatian/Grammar/Advanced-Verb-Tenses|Advanced Verb Tenses]]
* [[Language/Croatian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
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* [[Language/Croatian/Grammar/Croatian-Language-Varieties|Croatian Language Varieties]]
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* [[Language/Croatian/Grammar/Advanced-Noun-and-Adjective-Declension|Advanced Noun and Adjective Declension]]
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Croatian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Verbs and Tenses

Welcome to our lesson on Croatian Verbs and Tenses! Understanding verbs and their tenses is crucial for anyone learning Croatian, as they form the backbone of communication. Verbs express actions, states, and occurrences, while tenses help us place those actions in time. Whether you're planning a trip to Croatia or simply diving into the beauty of the language, mastering verbs will greatly enhance your ability to express yourself.

In this lesson, we'll cover the following key areas:

  • The importance of verbs in the Croatian language
  • Conjugation of regular and irregular verbs in the present tense
  • The formation and use of past and future tenses
  • Understanding the imperative mood
  • Practice exercises to reinforce your learning

Before we dive in, let’s take a closer look at the structure of this lesson.

Importance of Verbs in Croatian[edit | edit source]

Verbs are not just words; they are the heartbeat of any language. In Croatian, verbs allow you to convey what you do, what you did, and what you will do. They help you narrate stories, share experiences, and express your feelings. Thus, a solid grasp of verb conjugation and tenses is essential for effective communication.

Croatian Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

In Croatian, verbs are grouped into three conjugation classes based on their infinitive endings: -ati, -iti, and -jeti. Each class has its own rules for conjugation across different tenses. Let’s start with the present tense.

Present Tense of Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Croatian follow predictable patterns when conjugated in the present tense. Here's how it works for each conjugation class:

  • -ati verbs: The most common verb ending in Croatian.
  • -iti verbs: A smaller group of verbs.
  • -jeti verbs: This group is less common but important.

Let’s look at examples of regular verbs in the present tense:

Croatian Pronunciation English
radim ˈradim I work
igram ˈiɡram I play
učim ˈutʃim I learn
volim ˈvɔlim I love
gledam ˈɡlɛdam I watch
pišem ˈpiʃɛm I write
slušam ˈsluʃam I listen
idem ˈidɛm I go
kupujem ˈkuːpujeɱ I buy
pričam ˈpriːtʃam I talk

Present Tense of Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs do not follow the standard conjugation patterns. Here are some common irregular verbs in the present tense:

Croatian Pronunciation English
biti ˈbiti to be
imati ˈimati to have
ići ˈiːtʃi to go
vidjeti ˈvɪdʲɛti to see
moći ˈmɔtʃi can
htjeti ˈxtʲɛti to want
reći ˈrɛtʃi to say
znati ˈznati to know
stati ˈstati to stop
čuti ˈtʃuti to hear

Past Tense[edit | edit source]

The past tense in Croatian is formed using the auxiliary verb "biti" (to be) combined with the past participle of the main verb. This can be a little tricky, as the past participle must agree in gender and number with the subject.

  • For masculine singular, the past participle ends in -o.
  • For feminine singular, it ends in -a.
  • For neuter singular, it ends in -o.
  • For plural, it ends in -i for both genders.

Let’s illustrate this with some examples:

Croatian Pronunciation English
bio sam ˈbi.o ˈsam I was (masculine)
bila sam ˈbi.la ˈsam I was (feminine)
bilo je ˈbi.lo ˈje It was (neuter)
bili smo ˈbi.li ˈsmo We were (masculine)
bile smo ˈbi.le ˈsmo We were (feminine)
bili ste ˈbi.li ˈste You were (plural)
radila sam ˈra.dila ˈsam I worked (feminine)
učio sam ˈu.tʃio ˈsam I learned (masculine)
gledali su ˈɡlɛ.dali ˈsu They watched (masculine)
pjevali smo ˈpje.va.li ˈsmo We sang (masculine)

Future Tense[edit | edit source]

Forming the future tense in Croatian can be done in two ways: using the auxiliary verb "biti" (to be) and the infinitive of the main verb, or by using the future tense forms for certain verbs.

Future tense using "biti":

Croatian Pronunciation English
ja ću raditi ja ˈtʃu ˈra.diti I will work
ti ćeš igrati ti ˈtʃɛʃ ˈiɡrati You will play
on/ona/ono će učiti on/ˈo.na/ˈo.no ˈtʃɛ ˈu.tʃiti He/She/It will learn
mi ćemo gledati mi ˈtʃɛ.mo ˈɡlɛ.dati We will watch
vi ćete slušati vi ˈtʃɛ.tɛ ˈslu.ʃati You (plural) will listen
oni/one/ona će ići ˈo.ni/ˈo.ne/ˈo.na ˈtʃɛ ˈi.tʃi They will go

Imperative Mood[edit | edit source]

The imperative mood is used to give commands or requests. In Croatian, the form varies based on the subject. Here are some examples:

Croatian Pronunciation English
dođi ˈdo.dʒi come (to one person)
dođite ˈdo.dʒi.te come (to multiple people)
reci ˈrɛ.tʃi say (to one person)
recite ˈrɛ.tʃi.te say (to multiple people)
jedi ˈjɛ.di eat (to one person)
jedite ˈjɛ.di.te eat (to multiple people)
piši ˈpi.ʃi write (to one person)
pišite ˈpi.ʃi.te write (to multiple people)
slušaj ˈslu.ʃaj listen (to one person)
slušajte ˈslu.ʃaj.te listen (to multiple people)

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the essential aspects of Croatian verbs and tenses, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test. Here are some exercises for you to practice what you’ve learned.

Exercise 1: Conjugate the following regular verbs in the present tense.[edit | edit source]

1. raditi (to work) - ja __________

2. igrati (to play) - ti __________

3. učiti (to learn) - on __________

4. voljeti (to love) - ona __________

5. gledati (to watch) - mi __________

Answers:

1. radim

2. igraš

3. uči

4. voli

5. gledamo

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the irregular verbs in the present tense.[edit | edit source]

1. ja __________ (biti) student.

2. ti __________ (imati) knjigu.

3. on __________ (ići) u školu.

4. ona __________ (vidjeti) film.

5. mi __________ (moći) to učiniti.

Answers:

1. sam

2. ima

3. ide

4. vidi

5. možemo

Exercise 3: Convert the following sentences into the past tense.[edit | edit source]

1. Ja radim. → __________

2. Ti igraš. → __________

3. On gleda. → __________

4. Ona uči. → __________

5. Mi pijemo. → __________

Answers:

1. Ja sam radio. / Ja sam radila.

2. Ti si igrao. / Ti si igrala.

3. On je gledao. / Ona je gledala.

4. Ona je učila.

5. Mi smo pili.

Exercise 4: Formulate future tense sentences using the given verbs.[edit | edit source]

1. (raditi) Ja __________.

2. (ići) Ti __________.

3. (gledati) On __________.

4. (učiti) Ona __________.

5. (slušati) Mi __________.

Answers:

1. Ja ću raditi.

2. Ti ćeš ići.

3. On će gledati.

4. Ona će učiti.

5. Mi ćemo slušati.

Exercise 5: Create commands using the imperative mood.[edit | edit source]

1. (doći) __________

2. (reći) __________

3. (jest) __________

4. (pisati) __________

5. (slušati) __________

Answers:

1. Dođi! / Dođite!

2. Reci! / Recite!

3. Jedi! / Jedite!

4. Piši! / Pišite!

5. Slušaj! / Slušajte!

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You’ve now taken a significant step into the world of Croatian verbs and tenses. As you continue your journey in learning the language, remember that practice is key. Verbs are everywhere in conversation, and with time, you'll find them becoming second nature to you. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher!

Table of Contents - Croatian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Pronouns


Numbers and Time


Verbs and Tenses


Daily Activities


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Drink


Croatian Culture and Traditions

Videos[edit | edit source]

Learn Croatian - Present tense verbs #3 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn Croatian - Present tense verbs #2 - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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