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Welcome to the lesson on '''Bosnian Verbs and Conjugation'''! Understanding verbs is crucial to mastering any language, and Bosnian is no exception. Verbs allow us to express actions, states, and occurrences, forming the backbone of sentences. In this lesson, we’ll explore the fascinating world of Bosnian verbs, including their conjugation according to tense, mood, and person. By the end of this lesson, you should feel more comfortable using verbs in your conversations and writing.
In Bosnian, verbs are not only a means of communication but also reflect the rich cultural nuances of the language. Each verb can change its form based on who is performing the action and when it’s happening, which makes learning them both challenging and rewarding.
'''Outline of the Lesson:'''
* Introduction to Bosnian Verbs
* Types of Bosnian Verbs
* The Conjugation of Verbs in Present Tense
* The Conjugation of Verbs in Past Tense


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* The Future Tense: A Glimpse Ahead


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* Exercises for Practice


As a Bosnian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the different types of verbs you will encounter in the Bosnian language. Verbs are an essential part of any language, as they convey the action taking place in a sentence. In this lesson, we will explore the different types of verbs, as well as how to conjugate them according to tense, mood, and person.
* Conclusion


== Types of Verbs ==
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Bosnian verbs can be divided into two types: regular verbs and irregular verbs. Regular verbs follow a predictable pattern when conjugated, while irregular verbs have unique conjugation patterns that must be memorized.
=== Introduction to Bosnian Verbs ===


Regular verbs can also be further divided into two types: verbs that end in -ati and verbs that end in -iti. Both conjugate the same way, with slight differences depending on the tense.
Bosnian verbs can be categorized into two main groups: '''regular''' and '''irregular verbs'''. Regular verbs follow predictable patterns when conjugated, while irregular verbs do not adhere to these rules, making them a bit trickier to master.  


Irregular verbs are less predictable, and their conjugation patterns must be memorized on a case-by-case basis. Some common irregular verbs include biti (to be), imati (to have), htjeti (to want), and moći (to be able to).  
Verbs also have different forms based on '''mood''' (indicative, imperative, conditional) and '''tense''' (present, past, future), which indicate the time and nature of the action.  


== Conjugation ==
=== Types of Bosnian Verbs ===


In Bosnian, verbs are conjugated according to tense, mood, and person. There are six tenses in Bosnian: present, past imperfect, past aorist, future, conditional, and imperative. Each tense has its own unique conjugation pattern that must be memorized.
Bosnian verbs can be classified into '''transitive''' and '''intransitive''' verbs:


Moods are used to express the speaker's attitude toward the verb, and there are three moods in Bosnian: indicative, imperative, and conditional. The indicative mood is used for stating facts, while the imperative mood is used for commands. The conditional mood is used to express hypothetical or unlikely situations.  
* '''Transitive verbs''' require a direct object (e.g., "I eat an apple" - "Ja jedem jabuku").


Person is used to indicate who is performing the action in a sentence. In Bosnian, there are three persons: first person, second person, and third person. Each person has its own unique conjugation pattern.  
* '''Intransitive verbs''' do not take a direct object (e.g., "I sleep" - "Ja spavam").


Below is a table that shows the present tense conjugation of the verb raditi (to work) for each person:  
Here are some examples of each type:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Bosnian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Bosnian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| jesti || ˈjɛsti || to eat
|-
|-
| Ja radim || Ya rah-deem || I work
 
| spavati || spavatʲi || to sleep
 
|-
|-
| Ti radiš || Tee rah-dish || You work (singular)
 
| učiti || uˈtʃiti || to learn
 
|-
|-
| On/Ona radi || Own/Owna rah-dee || He/She works
 
| hodati || ˈxodati || to walk
 
|}
 
=== The Conjugation of Verbs in Present Tense ===
 
Present tense verbs in Bosnian are used to describe actions that are currently happening or habitual actions. The basic structure for conjugating regular verbs in the present tense is as follows:
 
'''Regular Verb Conjugation Pattern:'''
 
1. Remove the infinitive ending (-ati, -iti, -eti).
 
2. Add the appropriate endings based on the subject pronoun.
 
Here’s the present tense conjugation for the verb "raditi" (to work):
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Person !! Bosnian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| Mi radimo || Mee rah-dee-mo || We work  
 
| Ja (I) || radim || ˈradim || I work
 
|-
|-
| Vi radite || Vee rah-dee-teh || You work (plural)
 
| Ti (You - singular) || radiš || ˈradiʃ || You work
 
|-
|-
| Oni/One rade || Oh-nee/Oh-neh rah-deh || They work
|}


As you can see, each person has its own unique ending that is added to the verb stem. It is important to practice conjugating different verbs in each tense, mood, and person to become comfortable with the patterns.
| On/Ona/Ono (He/She/It) || radi || ˈradi || He/She/It works


== Common Irregular Verbs ==
|-


As mentioned earlier, irregular verbs have unique conjugation patterns that do not follow a predictable pattern like regular verbs. Here are some of the most common irregular verbs and their present tense conjugations:
| Mi (We) || radimo || ˈradimo || We work


* <b>Biti (to be)</b>
{| class="wikitable"
! Bosnian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ja sam || Ya sahm || I am
 
| Vi (You - plural) || radite || ˈradite || You work
 
|-
|-
| Ti si || Tee see || You are (singular)
 
| Oni/One/Ona (They) || rade || ˈrade || They work
 
|}
 
Let’s take a look at some more examples of regular verbs in the present tense:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Verb !! Ja !! Ti !! On/Ona/Ono !! Mi !! Vi !! Oni/One/Ona
 
|-
|-
| On/Ona je || Own/Owna yeh || He/She is
 
| učiti (to learn) || učim || učiš || uči || učimo || učite || uče
 
|-
|-
| Mi smo || Mee smoh || We are
 
| igrati (to play) || igram || igraš || igra || igramo || igrate || igraju
 
|-
|-
| Vi ste || Vee steh || You are (plural)
 
| piti (to drink) || pijem || piješ || pije || pijemo || pijete || piju
 
|-
|-
| Oni/One su || Oh-nee/Oh-neh soo || They are
 
| čitati (to read) || čitam || čitaš || čita || čitamo || čitate || čitaju
 
|}
|}


* <b>Imati (to have)</b>
=== The Conjugation of Verbs in Past Tense ===
 
In Bosnian, the past tense is used to describe actions that have already taken place. Regular verbs in the past tense are generally formed by adding specific endings to the root of the verb, which varies based on the gender of the subject.
 
'''Past Tense Conjugation Pattern:'''
 
1. Start with the verb stem (remove -ati, -iti, -eti).
 
2. Add the appropriate endings (-o for masculine, -la for feminine, -lo for neuter, -li for plural).
 
Here’s the past tense conjugation for the verb "raditi" (to work):
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Bosnian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Person !! Bosnian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Ja (I - masculine) || radio sam || ˈradio sam || I worked (m)
 
|-
 
| Ja (I - feminine) || radila sam || ˈradila sam || I worked (f)
 
|-
 
| Ti (You - singular - masculine) || radio si || ˈradio si || You worked (m)
 
|-
 
| Ti (You - singular - feminine) || radila si || ˈradila si || You worked (f)
 
|-
|-
| Ja imam || Ya ee-mahm || I have
 
| On (He) || radio je || ˈradio je || He worked
 
|-
|-
| Ti imaš || Tee ee-mahsh || You have (singular)
 
| Ona (She) || radila je || ˈradila je || She worked
 
|-
|-
| On/Ona ima || Own/Owna ee-ma || He/She has
 
| Mi (We - masculine) || radili smo || ˈradili smo || We worked (m)
 
|-
|-
| Mi imamo || Mee ee-mah-mo || We have
 
| Mi (We - feminine) || radile smo || ˈradile smo || We worked (f)
 
|-
|-
| Vi imate || Vee ee-mah-teh || You have (plural)  
 
| Oni (They - masculine) || radili su || ˈradili su || They worked (m)
 
|-
|-
| Oni/One imaju || Oh-nee/Oh-neh ee-mah-yoo || They have
 
| One (They - feminine) || radile su || ˈradile su || They worked (f)
 
|}
|}


* <b>Htjeti (to want)</b>
Let’s examine more examples of regular verbs in the past tense:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Bosnian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Verb !! Ja (m) !! Ja (f) !! Ti (m) !! Ti (f) !! On !! Ona !! Mi (m) !! Mi (f) !! Oni (m) !! One (f)
 
|-
|-
| Ja hoću || Ya ho-choo || I want
 
| učiti (to learn) || učio sam || učila sam || učio si || učila si || učio je || učila je || učili smo || učile smo || učili su || učile su
 
|-
|-
| Ti hoćeš || Tee ho-chesh || You want (singular)
 
| igrati (to play) || igrao sam || igrala sam || igrao si || igrala si || igrao je || igrala je || igrali smo || igrale smo || igrali su || igrale su
 
|-
|-
| On/Ona hoće || Own/Owna ho-tseh || He/She wants
 
| piti (to drink) || pio sam || pila sam || pio si || pila si || pio je || pila je || pili smo || pile smo || pili su || pile su
 
|-
|-
| Mi hoćemo || Mee ho-tseh-mo || We want
 
|-
| čitati (to read) || čitao sam || čitala sam || čitao si || čitala si || čitao je || čitala je || čitali smo || čitale smo || čitali su || čitale su
| Vi hoćete || Vee ho-tseh-teh || You want (plural)
 
|-
| Oni/One hoće || Oh-nee/Oh-neh ho-tseh || They want
|}
|}


* <b>Moći (to be able to)</b>
=== The Future Tense: A Glimpse Ahead ===
 
The future tense in Bosnian is formed by using the auxiliary verb “htjeti” (to want) along with the infinitive form of the main verb. This construction is straightforward and allows learners to express future actions clearly.
 
The conjugation of “htjeti” is as follows:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Bosnian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Person !! Bosnian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| Ja mogu || Ya mo-goo || I am able to
 
| Ja (I) || hoću || ˈhoʧu || I want
 
|-
|-
| Ti možeš || Tee mo-zhesh || You are able to (singular)
 
| Ti (You - singular) || hoćeš || ˈhoʧeʃ || You want
 
|-
|-
| On/Ona može || Own/Owna mo-zheh || He/She is able to
 
| On/Ona/Ono (He/She/It) || hoće || ˈhoʧe || He/She/It wants
 
|-
|-
| Mi možemo || Mee mo-zheh-mo || We are able to
 
| Mi (We) || hoćemo || ˈhoʧemo || We want
 
|-
|-
| Vi možete || Vee mo-zheh-teh || You are able to (plural)
 
| Vi (You - plural) || hoćete || ˈhoʧete || You want
 
|-
|-
| Oni/One mogu || Oh-nee/Oh-neh mo-goo || They are able to
 
| Oni/One/Ona (They) || hoće || ˈhoʧe || They want
 
|}
|}


It is important to practice conjugating these and other irregular verbs to become comfortable with the patterns.  
So, to form the future tense of "raditi" (to work), you would say:
 
* Ja ću raditi (I will work)
 
* Ti ćeš raditi (You will work)
 
* On/Ona/Ono će raditi (He/She/It will work)
 
* Mi ćemo raditi (We will work)
 
* Vi ćete raditi (You will work)
 
* Oni/One/Ona će raditi (They will work)
 
=== Exercises for Practice ===
 
Now that we’ve explored the theory behind Bosnian verbs and their conjugation, it’s time for some practice! Here are some exercises to help reinforce what you’ve learned.
 
1. '''Conjugate the verb "učiti" (to learn) in the present tense for all pronouns.'''
 
2. '''Change the following sentences to the past tense:'''
 
* "Ja učim." (I learn.)
 
* "Oni igraju." (They play.)
 
3. '''Translate to Bosnian: "We will drink."'''
 
4. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:'''
 
* "Ja ___ (raditi) jučer." (I worked yesterday.)
 
5. '''Identify whether the following verbs are transitive or intransitive: "spavati" (to sleep), "vidjeti" (to see).'''
 
6. '''Conjugate the verb "igrati" (to play) in the past tense for "ti" (you) - singular.'''
 
7. '''Translate to English: "Ona će učiti sutra."'''


Verbs are an essential part of any language, and understanding how to conjugate them according to tense, mood, and person is crucial. With practice, you will become comfortable with the different types of verbs and their conjugation patterns.  
8. '''Write a sentence using the future tense with the verb "piti" (to drink).'''
 
9. '''Match the correct subject pronoun with the verb forms in the present tense:'''
 
* a) radim
 
* b) radiš
 
* c) radite
 
* d) rade
 
* e) radi
 
10. '''Choose the correct past tense form for "Mi" (we) of the verb "učiti":'''
 
* a) učili smo
 
* b) učila smo
 
* c) učio smo
 
'''Solutions and Explanations:'''
 
1. '''Conjugation of "učiti" in Present Tense:'''
 
* Ja učim, Ti učiš, On/Ona/Ono uči, Mi učimo, Vi učite, Oni/One/Ona uče.
 
2. '''Past Tense Changes:'''
 
* "Ja učim." → "Ja sam učio/la." (I learned.)
 
* "Oni igraju." → "Oni su igrali." (They played.)
 
3. '''Translation: "We will drink." → "Mi ćemo piti."'''
 
4. '''Fill in the Blank:'''
 
* "Ja sam radio/la jučer." (I worked yesterday.)
 
5. '''Identification:'''
 
* "spavati" (intransitive), "vidjeti" (transitive).
 
6. '''Past Tense for "ti" of "igrati":'''
 
* "Ti si igrao/la." (You played.)
 
7. '''Translation: "Ona će učiti sutra." → "She will learn tomorrow."'''
 
8. '''Future Tense Sentence:'''
 
* "Ja ću piti vodu." (I will drink water.)
 
9. '''Match:'''
 
* a) radim - I
 
* b) radiš - You (singular)
 
* c) radite - You (plural)
 
* d) rade - They
 
* e) radi - He/She/It
 
10. '''Correct Past Tense Form for "Mi":'''
 
* a) učili smo.
 
=== Conclusion ===
 
Congratulations! You’ve taken a significant step in mastering Bosnian verbs and their conjugation. Remember, practice is key—try using verbs in your everyday conversations and writing. As you continue your journey in learning Bosnian, keep revisiting these conjugation patterns, and they will soon become second nature.  
 
Feel free to reach out with any questions, and happy learning!


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BosnianGrammar0 to A1 Course → Verbs and Conjugation

Welcome to the lesson on Bosnian Verbs and Conjugation! Understanding verbs is crucial to mastering any language, and Bosnian is no exception. Verbs allow us to express actions, states, and occurrences, forming the backbone of sentences. In this lesson, we’ll explore the fascinating world of Bosnian verbs, including their conjugation according to tense, mood, and person. By the end of this lesson, you should feel more comfortable using verbs in your conversations and writing.

In Bosnian, verbs are not only a means of communication but also reflect the rich cultural nuances of the language. Each verb can change its form based on who is performing the action and when it’s happening, which makes learning them both challenging and rewarding.

Outline of the Lesson:

  • Introduction to Bosnian Verbs
  • Types of Bosnian Verbs
  • The Conjugation of Verbs in Present Tense
  • The Conjugation of Verbs in Past Tense
  • The Future Tense: A Glimpse Ahead
  • Exercises for Practice
  • Conclusion

Introduction to Bosnian Verbs[edit | edit source]

Bosnian verbs can be categorized into two main groups: regular and irregular verbs. Regular verbs follow predictable patterns when conjugated, while irregular verbs do not adhere to these rules, making them a bit trickier to master.

Verbs also have different forms based on mood (indicative, imperative, conditional) and tense (present, past, future), which indicate the time and nature of the action.

Types of Bosnian Verbs[edit | edit source]

Bosnian verbs can be classified into transitive and intransitive verbs:

  • Transitive verbs require a direct object (e.g., "I eat an apple" - "Ja jedem jabuku").
  • Intransitive verbs do not take a direct object (e.g., "I sleep" - "Ja spavam").

Here are some examples of each type:

Bosnian Pronunciation English
jesti ˈjɛsti to eat
spavati spavatʲi to sleep
učiti uˈtʃiti to learn
hodati ˈxodati to walk

The Conjugation of Verbs in Present Tense[edit | edit source]

Present tense verbs in Bosnian are used to describe actions that are currently happening or habitual actions. The basic structure for conjugating regular verbs in the present tense is as follows:

Regular Verb Conjugation Pattern:

1. Remove the infinitive ending (-ati, -iti, -eti).

2. Add the appropriate endings based on the subject pronoun.

Here’s the present tense conjugation for the verb "raditi" (to work):

Person Bosnian Pronunciation English
Ja (I) radim ˈradim I work
Ti (You - singular) radiš ˈradiʃ You work
On/Ona/Ono (He/She/It) radi ˈradi He/She/It works
Mi (We) radimo ˈradimo We work
Vi (You - plural) radite ˈradite You work
Oni/One/Ona (They) rade ˈrade They work

Let’s take a look at some more examples of regular verbs in the present tense:

Verb Ja Ti On/Ona/Ono Mi Vi Oni/One/Ona
učiti (to learn) učim učiš uči učimo učite uče
igrati (to play) igram igraš igra igramo igrate igraju
piti (to drink) pijem piješ pije pijemo pijete piju
čitati (to read) čitam čitaš čita čitamo čitate čitaju

The Conjugation of Verbs in Past Tense[edit | edit source]

In Bosnian, the past tense is used to describe actions that have already taken place. Regular verbs in the past tense are generally formed by adding specific endings to the root of the verb, which varies based on the gender of the subject.

Past Tense Conjugation Pattern:

1. Start with the verb stem (remove -ati, -iti, -eti).

2. Add the appropriate endings (-o for masculine, -la for feminine, -lo for neuter, -li for plural).

Here’s the past tense conjugation for the verb "raditi" (to work):

Person Bosnian Pronunciation English
Ja (I - masculine) radio sam ˈradio sam I worked (m)
Ja (I - feminine) radila sam ˈradila sam I worked (f)
Ti (You - singular - masculine) radio si ˈradio si You worked (m)
Ti (You - singular - feminine) radila si ˈradila si You worked (f)
On (He) radio je ˈradio je He worked
Ona (She) radila je ˈradila je She worked
Mi (We - masculine) radili smo ˈradili smo We worked (m)
Mi (We - feminine) radile smo ˈradile smo We worked (f)
Oni (They - masculine) radili su ˈradili su They worked (m)
One (They - feminine) radile su ˈradile su They worked (f)

Let’s examine more examples of regular verbs in the past tense:

Verb Ja (m) Ja (f) Ti (m) Ti (f) On Ona Mi (m) Mi (f) Oni (m) One (f)
učiti (to learn) učio sam učila sam učio si učila si učio je učila je učili smo učile smo učili su učile su
igrati (to play) igrao sam igrala sam igrao si igrala si igrao je igrala je igrali smo igrale smo igrali su igrale su
piti (to drink) pio sam pila sam pio si pila si pio je pila je pili smo pile smo pili su pile su
čitati (to read) čitao sam čitala sam čitao si čitala si čitao je čitala je čitali smo čitale smo čitali su čitale su

The Future Tense: A Glimpse Ahead[edit | edit source]

The future tense in Bosnian is formed by using the auxiliary verb “htjeti” (to want) along with the infinitive form of the main verb. This construction is straightforward and allows learners to express future actions clearly.

The conjugation of “htjeti” is as follows:

Person Bosnian Pronunciation English
Ja (I) hoću ˈhoʧu I want
Ti (You - singular) hoćeš ˈhoʧeʃ You want
On/Ona/Ono (He/She/It) hoće ˈhoʧe He/She/It wants
Mi (We) hoćemo ˈhoʧemo We want
Vi (You - plural) hoćete ˈhoʧete You want
Oni/One/Ona (They) hoće ˈhoʧe They want

So, to form the future tense of "raditi" (to work), you would say:

  • Ja ću raditi (I will work)
  • Ti ćeš raditi (You will work)
  • On/Ona/Ono će raditi (He/She/It will work)
  • Mi ćemo raditi (We will work)
  • Vi ćete raditi (You will work)
  • Oni/One/Ona će raditi (They will work)

Exercises for Practice[edit | edit source]

Now that we’ve explored the theory behind Bosnian verbs and their conjugation, it’s time for some practice! Here are some exercises to help reinforce what you’ve learned.

1. Conjugate the verb "učiti" (to learn) in the present tense for all pronouns.

2. Change the following sentences to the past tense:

  • "Ja učim." (I learn.)
  • "Oni igraju." (They play.)

3. Translate to Bosnian: "We will drink."

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:

  • "Ja ___ (raditi) jučer." (I worked yesterday.)

5. Identify whether the following verbs are transitive or intransitive: "spavati" (to sleep), "vidjeti" (to see).

6. Conjugate the verb "igrati" (to play) in the past tense for "ti" (you) - singular.

7. Translate to English: "Ona će učiti sutra."

8. Write a sentence using the future tense with the verb "piti" (to drink).

9. Match the correct subject pronoun with the verb forms in the present tense:

  • a) radim
  • b) radiš
  • c) radite
  • d) rade
  • e) radi

10. Choose the correct past tense form for "Mi" (we) of the verb "učiti":

  • a) učili smo
  • b) učila smo
  • c) učio smo

Solutions and Explanations:

1. Conjugation of "učiti" in Present Tense:

  • Ja učim, Ti učiš, On/Ona/Ono uči, Mi učimo, Vi učite, Oni/One/Ona uče.

2. Past Tense Changes:

  • "Ja učim." → "Ja sam učio/la." (I learned.)
  • "Oni igraju." → "Oni su igrali." (They played.)

3. Translation: "We will drink." → "Mi ćemo piti."

4. Fill in the Blank:

  • "Ja sam radio/la jučer." (I worked yesterday.)

5. Identification:

  • "spavati" (intransitive), "vidjeti" (transitive).

6. Past Tense for "ti" of "igrati":

  • "Ti si igrao/la." (You played.)

7. Translation: "Ona će učiti sutra." → "She will learn tomorrow."

8. Future Tense Sentence:

  • "Ja ću piti vodu." (I will drink water.)

9. Match:

  • a) radim - I
  • b) radiš - You (singular)
  • c) radite - You (plural)
  • d) rade - They
  • e) radi - He/She/It

10. Correct Past Tense Form for "Mi":

  • a) učili smo.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You’ve taken a significant step in mastering Bosnian verbs and their conjugation. Remember, practice is key—try using verbs in your everyday conversations and writing. As you continue your journey in learning Bosnian, keep revisiting these conjugation patterns, and they will soon become second nature.

Feel free to reach out with any questions, and happy learning!

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


Introduction to Bosnian Alphabet


Basic Bosnian Sentence Structure


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Pronouns


Verbs and Tenses


Numbers and Time


Food and Drink


Travel and Transportation


Bosnian Customs and Traditions


Adjectives and Adverbs


Family and Relationships


Hobbies and Leisure Activities


Bosnian Literature and Cinema

Videos[edit | edit source]

HOW TO SPEAK BOSNIAN VERBS - YouTube[edit | edit source]


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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]