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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on the present tense of irregular verbs in Croatian! In this lesson, we will explore the conjugation of common irregular verbs in the present tense. Understanding the present tense of irregular verbs is essential for building a strong foundation in the Croatian language.

The present tense is used to describe actions or states that are happening now. It is one of the most frequently used tenses in the Croatian language. By learning the present tense of irregular verbs, you will be able to express yourself more accurately and confidently in various situations.

Throughout this lesson, we will delve into the details of the topic, providing numerous examples to illustrate each point. We will also explore any regional variations in the usage or understanding of the present tense of irregular verbs, and discuss interesting cultural facts related to the topic. Finally, we will engage in exercises and practice scenarios to ensure that you can apply what you have learned.

Let's begin our journey into the present tense of irregular verbs in Croatian!

Conjugation of Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense[edit | edit source]

In Croatian, irregular verbs in the present tense do not follow the usual patterns of conjugation. Instead, they have unique forms for each person. It is important to familiarize yourself with these irregular forms to use them correctly in sentences.

Let's take a look at some common irregular verbs and their conjugations in the present tense:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
biti	[ˈbiːti]	to be
imati	[ˈimaːti]	to have
htjeti	[ˈxteːti]	to want
moći	[ˈmoːtʃi]	to be able to
raditi	[ˈraːditi]	to work
vidjeti	[ˈʋidjeti]	to see
doći	[ˈdɔtʃi]	to come

As you can see, each verb has its own unique form for each person. Let's break down the conjugation of the verb "biti" (to be) as an example:

Person	Singular	Plural
1st person	sam	smo
2nd person	si	ste
3rd person	je	su

In the singular form, the first person is "sam," the second person is "si," and the third person is "je." In the plural form, the first person is "smo," the second person is "ste," and the third person is "su."

It is important to practice and memorize the conjugation of each irregular verb in the present tense. This will allow you to use them correctly in sentences and conversations.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

The present tense of irregular verbs is an integral part of the Croatian language and is used in various contexts. However, it is important to note that there may be regional variations in the usage or understanding of these verbs.

In some parts of Croatia, certain irregular verbs may have different conjugations or pronunciations. For example, the verb "biti" (to be) may be pronounced differently in different regions. These regional variations add richness and diversity to the Croatian language.

Additionally, historical reasons may also contribute to differences in the usage of irregular verbs. The influence of neighboring countries, such as Italy and Hungary, has shaped the Croatian language over the centuries. As a result, some irregular verbs may have similarities with verbs in these neighboring languages.

Understanding the cultural nuances and historical context of the present tense of irregular verbs can deepen your appreciation for the Croatian language and its rich heritage.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge of the present tense of irregular verbs into practice! Here are some exercises for you to complete:

Exercise 1: Conjugation Practice Conjugate the following irregular verbs in the present tense according to the given pronouns:

1. Biti (to be) - Ja _______ (I am) - Ti _______ (You are) - On/Ona/Ono _______ (He/She/It is) - Mi _______ (We are) - Vi _______ (You are) - Oni/One/Ona _______ (They are)

2. Imati (to have) - Ja _______ (I have) - Ti _______ (You have) - On/Ona/Ono _______ (He/She/It has) - Mi _______ (We have) - Vi _______ (You have) - Oni/One/Ona _______ (They have)

Exercise 2: Sentence Formation Complete the following sentences with the appropriate form of the irregular verb in the present tense:

1. Marko _____ (htjeti) pomoći svojoj sestri. 2. Moja prijateljica _____ (vidjeti) novi film. 3. Mi _____ (imati) kuću u centru grada. 4. Vi _____ (raditi) jako teško. 5. Ona i njezin brat _____ (doći) iz Njemačke.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Conjugation Practice

1. Biti (to be) - Ja sam - Ti si - On/Ona/Ono je - Mi smo - Vi ste - Oni/One/Ona su

2. Imati (to have) - Ja imam - Ti imaš - On/Ona/Ono ima - Mi imamo - Vi imate - Oni/One/Ona imaju

Exercise 2: Sentence Formation

1. Marko želi pomoći svojoj sestri. 2. Moja prijateljica vidi novi film. 3. Mi imamo kuću u centru grada. 4. Vi radite jako teško. 5. Ona i njezin brat dolaze iz Njemačke.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing the lesson on the present tense of irregular verbs in Croatian! By mastering the conjugation of irregular verbs, you have taken another step towards achieving fluency in the Croatian language.

In this lesson, we explored the conjugation of common irregular verbs in the present tense, discussed any regional variations in their usage, and learned interesting cultural facts related to the topic. We also engaged in exercises to practice using irregular verbs in sentences.

Remember to continue practicing and reviewing the present tense of irregular verbs to solidify your understanding. The more you practice, the more natural and effortless your use of these verbs will become.

In the next lesson, we will continue our journey through the Croatian language by exploring another important aspect of verbs and tenses.

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-Greetings, language learners! I am excited to teach you about the Present Tense of Irregular Verbs in Croatian. This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Croatian Course" and is specifically tailored for beginners.
+== Introduction ==
-As you already know, the present tense is used to describe actions being performed currently. In previous lessons, you learned about the Present Tense of Regular Verbs. In this lesson, we will cover the Present Tense of Irregular verbs.
+Welcome to the lesson on the present tense of irregular verbs in Croatian! In this lesson, we will explore the conjugation of common irregular verbs in the present tense. Understanding the present tense of irregular verbs is essential for building a strong foundation in the Croatian language.
-Irregular verbs are commonly used verbs that do not follow the typical conjugation rules that regular verbs follow. This means that you must memorize the conjugations for each irregular verb, and these verbs are often used in day-to-day speech.
+The present tense is used to describe actions or states that are happening now. It is one of the most frequently used tenses in the Croatian language. By learning the present tense of irregular verbs, you will be able to express yourself more accurately and confidently in various situations.
-Before we begin, it is essential to review the present tense endings. The endings are placed at the end of the stem (the part of the verb before the ending). Here is an example with the verb "gledati" (to watch):
+Throughout this lesson, we will delve into the details of the topic, providing numerous examples to illustrate each point. We will also explore any regional variations in the usage or understanding of the present tense of irregular verbs, and discuss interesting cultural facts related to the topic. Finally, we will engage in exercises and practice scenarios to ensure that you can apply what you have learned.
-| Present Tense Endings ||
+Let's begin our journey into the present tense of irregular verbs in Croatian!
-| -am || Ja gledam (I watch) |
-| -aš || Ti gledaš (You watch) |
-| -a || On/Ona/Ono gleda (He/She/It watches) |
-| -amo || Mi gledamo (We watch) |
-| -ate || Vi gledate (You all watch) |
-| -aju || Oni/One/Ona gledaju (They watch) |
-As you can see, the endings depend on the subject of the sentence. Now, let's move on to the irregular present tense verbs, starting with "biti" (to be).
+== Conjugation of Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense ==
-== "To Be" in Present Tense ==
+In Croatian, irregular verbs in the present tense do not follow the usual patterns of conjugation. Instead, they have unique forms for each person. It is important to familiarize yourself with these irregular forms to use them correctly in sentences.
-"Biti" is a highly irregular verb that means "to be." In Croatian, "biti" conjugates differently than other verbs. Below is a table with the conjugations for "biti" in the Present Tense:
+Let's take a look at some common irregular verbs and their conjugations in the present tense:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Ja sam  || ya sahm || I am
+| biti || [ˈbiːti] || to be
 |-
-| Ti si  || tee see || You are
+| imati || [ˈimaːti] || to have
 |-
-| On/Ona/Ono je || ohn/ohana/ohono yeh || He/She/It is
+| htjeti || [ˈxteːti] || to want
 |-
-| Mi smo || mee smoh || We are
+| moći || [ˈmoːtʃi] || to be able to
 |-
-| Vi ste || vee steh || You all are
+| raditi || [ˈraːditi] || to work
 |-
-| Oni/One/Ona su || ohnee/ohneh/ohnah soo || They are
+| vidjeti || [ˈʋidjeti] || to see
+|-
+| doći || [ˈdɔtʃi] || to come
 |}
-It is important to note that the verb "biti" can be omitted in conversational Croatian when the context is already understood. For example, instead of saying "Ja sam student" (I am a student), you can just say "student" (a student). Let's move on to other common irregular verbs.
+As you can see, each verb has its own unique form for each person. Let's break down the conjugation of the verb "biti" (to be) as an example:
-== Other Common Irregular Verbs in Present Tense ==
-Below is a list of other commonly used irregular verbs in the present tense, along with their conjugations. Memorizing these verbs and their conjugations will enable you to speak more fluently and confidently in Croatian.
-* <b>"Imati" (to have)</b>
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Person !! Singular !! Plural
 |-
-| Ja imam  || ya eemahm || I have
+| 1st person || sam || smo
 |-
-| Ti imaš  || tee eemash || You have
+| 2nd person || si || ste
 |-
-| On/Ona/Ono ima || ohn/ohana/ohono eemah || He/She/It has
+| 3rd person || je || su
-|-
-| Mi imamo || mee eemamoh || We have
-|-
-| Vi imate || vee eematteh || You all have
-|-
-| Oni/One/Ona imaju || ohnee/ohneh/ohnah eemahyoo || They have
 |}
-* <b>"Htjeti" (to want)</b>
+In the singular form, the first person is "sam," the second person is "si," and the third person is "je." In the plural form, the first person is "smo," the second person is "ste," and the third person is "su."
+It is important to practice and memorize the conjugation of each irregular verb in the present tense. This will allow you to use them correctly in sentences and conversations.
+== Cultural Insights ==
+The present tense of irregular verbs is an integral part of the Croatian language and is used in various contexts. However, it is important to note that there may be regional variations in the usage or understanding of these verbs.
+In some parts of Croatia, certain irregular verbs may have different conjugations or pronunciations. For example, the verb "biti" (to be) may be pronounced differently in different regions. These regional variations add richness and diversity to the Croatian language.
-{| class="wikitable"
+Additionally, historical reasons may also contribute to differences in the usage of irregular verbs. The influence of neighboring countries, such as Italy and Hungary, has shaped the Croatian language over the centuries. As a result, some irregular verbs may have similarities with verbs in these neighboring languages.
-! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
+Understanding the cultural nuances and historical context of the present tense of irregular verbs can deepen your appreciation for the Croatian language and its rich heritage.
-| Ja hoću  || ya hotchoo || I want
-|-
+== Exercises ==
-| Ti hoćeš  || tee hotchesh || You want
-|-
+Now it's time to put your knowledge of the present tense of irregular verbs into practice! Here are some exercises for you to complete:
-| On/Ona/Ono hoće || ohn/ohana/ohono hotcheh || He/She/It wants
-|-
+Exercise 1: Conjugation Practice
-| Mi hoćemo || mee hohchemoh || We want
+Conjugate the following irregular verbs in the present tense according to the given pronouns:
-|-
-| Vi hoćete || vee hohcheteh || You all want
+. Biti (to be)
-|-
+- Ja _______ (I am)
-| Oni/One/Ona hoće || ohnee/ohneh/ohnah hotchey || They want
+- Ti _______ (You are)
-|}
+- On/Ona/Ono _______ (He/She/It is)
+- Mi _______ (We are)
+- Vi _______ (You are)
+- Oni/One/Ona _______ (They are)
+. Imati (to have)
+- Ja _______ (I have)
+- Ti _______ (You have)
+- On/Ona/Ono _______ (He/She/It has)
+- Mi _______ (We have)
+- Vi _______ (You have)
+- Oni/One/Ona _______ (They have)
+Exercise 2: Sentence Formation
+Complete the following sentences with the appropriate form of the irregular verb in the present tense:
+. Marko _____ (htjeti) pomoći svojoj sestri.
+. Moja prijateljica _____ (vidjeti) novi film.
+. Mi _____ (imati) kuću u centru grada.
+. Vi _____ (raditi) jako teško.
+. Ona i njezin brat _____ (doći) iz Njemačke.
+== Solutions ==
+Exercise 1: Conjugation Practice
-* <b>"Moći" (to can/may)</b>
+. Biti (to be)
+- Ja sam
+- Ti si
+- On/Ona/Ono je
+- Mi smo
+- Vi ste
+- Oni/One/Ona su
-{| class="wikitable"
+. Imati (to have)
-! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
+- Ja imam
-|-
+- Ti imaš
-| Ja mogu  || ya mohgoo || I can/may
+- On/Ona/Ono ima
-|-
+- Mi imamo
-| Ti možeš  || tee mohzesh || You can/may
+- Vi imate
-|-
+- Oni/One/Ona imaju
-| On/Ona/Ono može || ohn/ohana/ohono mohzheh || He/She/It can/may
-|-
-| Mi možemo || mee mohzhemoh || We can/may
-|-
-| Vi možete || vee mohzheteh || You all can/may
-|-
-| Oni/One/Ona mogu || ohnee/ohneh/ohnah mohgoo || They can/may
-|}
-* <b>"Željeti" (to wish/want)</b>
+Exercise 2: Sentence Formation
-{| class="wikitable"
+. Marko želi pomoći svojoj sestri.
-! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
+. Moja prijateljica vidi novi film.
-|-
+. Mi imamo kuću u centru grada.
-| Ja želim  || ya zhelimm || I wish/want
+. Vi radite jako teško.
-|-
+. Ona i njezin brat dolaze iz Njemačke.
-| Ti želiš  || tee zheleesh || You wish/want
-|-
-| On/Ona/Ono želi || ohn/ohana/ohono zheleh || He/She/It wishes/wants
-|-
-| Mi želimo || mee zheleemoh || We wish/want
-|-
-| Vi želite || vee zhelehteh || You all wish/want
-|-
-| Oni/One/Ona žele || ohnee/ohneh/ohnah zheley || They wish/want
-|}
-It is important to memorize the different forms of each irregular verb in order to use them correctly. Here are a few examples of these verbs in sentences:
+== Conclusion ==
-* "Ja imam novi automobil." (I have a new car.)
+Congratulations on completing the lesson on the present tense of irregular verbs in Croatian! By mastering the conjugation of irregular verbs, you have taken another step towards achieving fluency in the Croatian language.
-* "Ti ne želiš jesti meso." (You do not want to eat meat.)
-* "Ona hoće otići u kino." (She wants to go to the cinema.)
-* "Mi ne možemo doći na sastanak." (We cannot come to the meeting.)
-Remember that practice makes perfect, and that by incorporating these verbs into everyday conversations, you will learn how to use them more naturally.
+In this lesson, we explored the conjugation of common irregular verbs in the present tense, discussed any regional variations in their usage, and learned interesting cultural facts related to the topic. We also engaged in exercises to practice using irregular verbs in sentences.
-That's it for today's lesson! Remember to practice these verbs in sentences and to speak out loud. Memorization is key, and with enough practice, you will be able to use these verbs fluently and accurately.
+Remember to continue practicing and reviewing the present tense of irregular verbs to solidify your understanding. The more you practice, the more natural and effortless your use of these verbs will become.
-I hope you enjoyed this lesson and found it useful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Until next time, sretno učenje Croatian (happy learning Croatian)!
+In the next lesson, we will continue our journey through the Croatian language by exploring another important aspect of verbs and tenses.
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+==Videos==
+===Learn Croatian - Present tense verbs #2 - YouTube===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz1YfJkAt8w</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://languageboost.biz/best-detailed-introduction-to-croatian-verbs/ Croatian Verbs, the Best Detailed Introduction - tenses, aspect, and ...]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbo-Croatian_grammar Serbo-Croatian grammar - Wikipedia]
+* [https://speakcro.com/croatian-language-and-grammar/the-present-tense-in-the-croatian-language-affirmative/ The present tense in the Croatian language, affirmative - SpeakCRO ...]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Croatian/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
+* [[Language/Croatian/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
+* [[Language/Croatian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
+* [[Language/Croatian/Grammar/Present-Tense-of-Regular-Verbs|Present Tense of Regular Verbs]]
+* [[Language/Croatian/Grammar/Comparative-and-Superlative-Adjectives|Comparative and Superlative Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Croatian/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Croatian/Grammar/Advanced-Verb-Tenses|Advanced Verb Tenses]]
+* [[Language/Croatian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
+* [[Language/Croatian/Grammar/Advanced-Noun-and-Adjective-Declension|Advanced Noun and Adjective Declension]]
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