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Welcome to your next exciting step in mastering the Croatian language! In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of '''irregular verbs in the present tense'''. Understanding these verbs is essential as they form the backbone of everyday conversation in Croatian. Irregular verbs can be tricky, but don't worry—by the end of this lesson, you'll feel more confident in using them!
'''Why Are Irregular Verbs Important?'''
Irregular verbs are verbs that do not follow the standard patterns of conjugation. This means that when you're learning them, you need to memorize their unique forms. In Croatian, just like in many languages, irregular verbs are very commonly used, and knowing how to conjugate them can greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively.
'''Lesson Structure'''
In this lesson, we will cover the following:
* '''Understanding Irregular Verbs'''
* '''Conjugation of Common Irregular Verbs'''


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* '''Examples of Irregular Verbs in Sentences'''
 
* '''Practice Exercises'''
 
* '''Solutions and Explanations for Exercises'''
 
Now, let’s jump right in!


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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.
=== Understanding Irregular Verbs ===


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.
Irregular verbs in Croatian differ from regular verbs in their conjugation patterns. While regular verbs follow a specific set of rules, irregular verbs change their endings in unique ways that you need to memorize. In Croatian, some common irregular verbs include:


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.
* '''biti''' (to be)


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):
* '''imati''' (to have)


| Present Tense Endings ||
* '''ići''' (to go)
| -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).
* '''vidjeti''' (to see)


== "To Be" in Present Tense ==
* '''doći''' (to come)
"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:
 
Understanding these verbs will help you describe actions, states, and experiences more accurately.
 
=== Conjugation of Common Irregular Verbs ===
 
Let’s look at how to conjugate these common irregular verbs in the present tense. Below, you will find their conjugation for all personal pronouns.
 
==== Verb: biti (to be) ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ja sam || ya sahm || I am  
 
| ja sam || ya sahm || I am
 
|-
|-
| Ti si || tee see || You are
 
| ti si || ti see || you are (singular)
 
|-
|-
| On/Ona/Ono je || ohn/ohana/ohono yeh || He/She/It is  
 
| on/ona/ono je || on/ona/ono yeh || he/she/it is
 
|-
|-
| Mi smo || mee smoh || We are  
 
| mi smo || mee smoh || we are
 
|-
|-
| Vi ste || vee steh || You all are  
 
| vi ste || vee steh || you are (plural/formal)
 
|-
|-
| Oni/One/Ona su || ohnee/ohneh/ohnah soo || They are  
 
| oni/one/ona su || oh-nee/oh-neh/oh-nah soo || they are
 
|}
|}


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.
==== Verb: imati (to have) ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ja imam || ya ee-mahm || I have
 
|-
 
| ti imaš || ti ee-mash || you have (singular)
 
|-
 
| on/ona/ono ima || on/ona/ono ee-mah || he/she/it has
 
|-
 
| mi imamo || mee ee-mah-mo || we have


== 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.
 
| vi imate || vee ee-mah-teh || you have (plural/formal)
 
|-
 
| oni/one/ona imaju || oh-nee/oh-neh/oh-nah ee-mah-yoo || they have
 
|}


* <b>"Imati" (to have)</b>
==== Verb: ići (to go) ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ja imam  || ya eemahm || I have
 
| ja idem || ya ee-dem || I go
 
|-
|-
| Ti imaš  || tee eemash || You have
 
| ti ideš || ti ee-desh || you go (singular)
 
|-
|-
| On/Ona/Ono ima || ohn/ohana/ohono eemah || He/She/It has
 
| on/ona/ono ide || on/ona/ono ee-deh || he/she/it goes
 
|-
|-
| Mi imamo || mee eemamoh || We have 
 
| mi idemo || mee ee-deh-mo || we go
 
|-
|-
| Vi imate || vee eematteh || You all have
 
| vi idete || vee ee-deh-teh || you go (plural/formal)
 
|-
|-
| Oni/One/Ona imaju || ohnee/ohneh/ohnah eemahyoo || They have
 
| oni/one/ona idu || oh-nee/oh-neh/oh-nah ee-doo || they go
 
|}
|}


* <b>"Htjeti" (to want)</b>
==== Verb: vidjeti (to see) ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ja hoću  || ya hotchoo || I want
 
| ja vidim || ya vee-deem || I see
 
|-
|-
| Ti hoćeš  || tee hotchesh || You want
 
| ti vidiš || ti vee-deesh || you see (singular)
 
|-
|-
| On/Ona/Ono hoće || ohn/ohana/ohono hotcheh || He/She/It wants
 
| on/ona/ono vidi || on/ona/ono vee-dee || he/she/it sees
 
|-
|-
| Mi hoćemo || mee hohchemoh || We want
 
| mi vidimo || mee vee-dee-mo || we see
 
|-
|-
| Vi hoćete || vee hohcheteh || You all want
 
| vi vidite || vee vee-dee-teh || you see (plural/formal)
 
|-
|-
| Oni/One/Ona hoće || ohnee/ohneh/ohnah hotchey || They want
 
| oni/one/ona vide || oh-nee/oh-neh/oh-nah vee-deh || they see
 
|}
|}


* <b>"Moći" (to can/may)</b>
==== Verb: doći (to come) ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ja mogu  || ya mohgoo || I can/may
 
| ja dođem || ya doh-jem || I come
 
|-
|-
| Ti možeš  || tee mohzesh || You can/may
 
| ti dođeš || ti doh-desh || you come (singular)
 
|-
|-
| On/Ona/Ono može || ohn/ohana/ohono mohzheh || He/She/It can/may
 
| on/ona/ono dođe || on/ona/ono doh-deh || he/she/it comes
 
|-
|-
| Mi možemo || mee mohzhemoh || We can/may 
 
| mi dođemo || mee doh-jeh-mo || we come
 
|-
|-
| Vi možete || vee mohzheteh || You all can/may
 
| vi dođete || vee doh-jeh-teh || you come (plural/formal)
 
|-
|-
| Oni/One/Ona mogu || ohnee/ohneh/ohnah mohgoo || They can/may
 
| oni/one/ona dođu || oh-nee/oh-neh/oh-nah doh-joo || they come
 
|}
|}


* <b>"Željeti" (to wish/want)</b>
=== Examples of Irregular Verbs in Sentences ===
 
Now that we have covered the conjugation of common irregular verbs, let’s see how these verbs are used in sentences. Below are examples to illustrate their usage in context:
 
==== Using "biti" (to be) ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ja želim  || ya zhelimm || I wish/want
 
| Ja sam učitelj. || Ya sahm oo-chee-tel. || I am a teacher.
 
|-
|-
| Ti želiš  || tee zheleesh || You wish/want
 
| Ti si moj prijatelj. || Ti see moy pree-yah-tel. || You are my friend.
 
|-
|-
| On/Ona/Ono želi || ohn/ohana/ohono zheleh || He/She/It wishes/wants
 
| On je sretan. || On yeh sret-an. || He is happy.
 
|-
|-
| Mi želimo || mee zheleemoh || We wish/want 
 
| Mi smo u školi. || Mee smoh oo sh-koh-lee. || We are at school.
 
|-
|-
| Vi želite || vee zhelehteh || You all wish/want
 
| Oni su u gradu. || Oh-nee soo oo grah-doo. || They are in the city.
 
|}
 
==== Using "imati" (to have) ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| Oni/One/Ona žele || ohnee/ohneh/ohnah zheley || They wish/want
 
| Ja imam knjigu. || Ya ee-mahm k-nyi-goo. || I have a book.
 
|-
 
| Ti imaš auto. || Ti ee-mash ow-toh. || You have a car.
 
|-
 
| Ona ima dvije mačke. || Oh-nah ee-mah dv-yeh mah-ch-keh. || She has two cats.
 
|-
 
| Mi imamo vremena. || Mee ee-mah-mo v-reh-meh-na. || We have time.
 
|-
 
| Oni imaju sreću. || Oh-nee ee-mah-yoo sret-choo. || They have luck.
 
|}
|}


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:
==== Using "ići" (to go) ====


* "Ja imam novi automobil." (I have a new car.)
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* "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.
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English


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.
|-


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)!
| Ja idem u trgovinu. || Ya ee-dem oo t-gr-go-vee-noo. || I go to the store.
 
|-
 
| Ti ideš na posao. || Ti ee-desh nah p-oh-sah-oh. || You go to work.
 
|-
 
| On ide kući. || On ee-deh koo-chee. || He goes home.
 
|-
 
| Mi idemo u kino. || Mee ee-deh-mo oo kee-no. || We go to the cinema.
 
|-
 
| Oni idu na more. || Oh-nee ee-doo nah mo-reh. || They go to the sea.
 
|}
 
==== Using "vidjeti" (to see) ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Ja vidim pticu. || Ya vee-deem p-tsee-tsoo. || I see a bird.
 
|-
 
| Ti vidiš rijeku. || Ti vee-deesh ree-yay-koo. || You see the river.
 
|-
 
| Ona vidi cvijet. || Oh-nah vee-dee ts-vyet. || She sees a flower.
 
|-
 
| Mi vidimo film. || Mee vee-dee-mo feelm. || We see a movie.
 
|-
 
| Oni vide zgradu. || Oh-nee vee-deh z-gra-doo. || They see the building.
 
|}
 
==== Using "doći" (to come) ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Ja dođem kasno. || Ya doh-jem kahs-no. || I come late.
 
|-
 
| Ti dođeš brzo. || Ti doh-desh bur-zoh. || You come quickly.
 
|-
 
| Ona dođe u posjet. || Oh-nah doh-deh oo p-oh-syet. || She comes for a visit.
 
|-
 
| Mi dođemo zajedno. || Mee doh-jem-o zah-yeh-dno. || We come together.
 
|-
 
| Oni dođu sutra. || Oh-nee doh-joo soo-tra. || They come tomorrow.
 
|}
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to help you practice what you have learned about irregular verbs in the present tense.
 
1. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb “biti” (to be)''':
 
* Ja ___ učitelj.
 
* Oni ___ u gradu.
 
* Ti ___ sretan.
 
2. '''Translate the following sentences into Croatian''':
 
* I have a dog.
 
* She is happy.
 
* We are tired.
 
3. '''Conjugate the verb “ići” (to go)''' for the pronoun “mi” (we):
 
* Mi ___ (to go).
 
4. '''Choose the correct form of the verb “vidjeti” (to see)''':
 
* Ja ___ (vidim/vidi) film.
 
* Oni ___ (vide/vidi) pticu.
 
5. '''Match the Croatian sentence with its English translation''':
 
* A) Ti imaš knjigu.
 
* B) On ide na more.
 
* C) Mi vidimo film.
 
* D) Oni dođu sutra.
 
* 1) We see a movie.
 
* 2) You have a book.
 
* 3) He goes to the sea.
 
* 4) They come tomorrow.
 
6. '''Complete the sentences with the correct conjugated form of “doći” (to come)''':
 
* Ja ___ (to come) kasno.
 
* Ti ___ (to come) brzo.
 
7. '''Write a sentence using the verb “imati” (to have)''' in the first person.
 
8. '''Rearrange the words to form a correct sentence''':
 
* (sretan) je on.
 
* (film) vidim ja.
 
9. '''Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the verbs provided''':
 
* Ja ___ (ići) u trgovinu.
 
* Oni ___ (vidjeti) cvijet.
 
10. '''Translate the following sentences into English''':
 
* Ja sam u školi.
 
* Mi imamo vremena.
 
=== Solutions and Explanations for Exercises ===
 
1. '''Fill in the blanks''':
 
* Ja '''sam''' učitelj.
 
* Oni '''su''' u gradu.
 
* Ti '''si''' sretan.
 
2. '''Translations''':
 
* I have a dog. → Ja imam psa.
 
* She is happy. → Ona je sretna.
 
* We are tired. → Mi smo umorni.
 
3. '''Conjugation of “ići”''':
 
* Mi '''idemo'''.
 
4. '''Choose the correct form''':
 
* Ja '''vidim''' film.
 
* Oni '''vide''' pticu.
 
5. '''Match the sentences''':
 
* A → 2) You have a book.
 
* B → 3) He goes to the sea.
 
* C → 1) We see a movie.
 
* D → 4) They come tomorrow.
 
6. '''Complete the sentences''':
 
* Ja '''dođem''' kasno.
 
* Ti '''dođeš''' brzo.
 
7. '''Example sentence''':
 
* Ja imam auto. (I have a car.)
 
8. '''Rearranged sentences''':
 
* On '''je sretan'''.
 
* Ja '''vidim film'''.
 
9. '''Fill in the blanks''':
 
* Ja '''idem''' u trgovinu.
 
* Oni '''vide''' cvijet.
 
10. '''Translations''':
 
* Ja sam u školi. → I am at school.
 
* Mi imamo vremena. → We have time.
 
With these exercises, you should now have a solid understanding of how to use irregular verbs in the present tense! Keep practicing, and soon, these forms will become second nature to you.


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Croatian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Present Tense of Irregular Verbs

Welcome to your next exciting step in mastering the Croatian language! In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of irregular verbs in the present tense. Understanding these verbs is essential as they form the backbone of everyday conversation in Croatian. Irregular verbs can be tricky, but don't worry—by the end of this lesson, you'll feel more confident in using them!

Why Are Irregular Verbs Important?

Irregular verbs are verbs that do not follow the standard patterns of conjugation. This means that when you're learning them, you need to memorize their unique forms. In Croatian, just like in many languages, irregular verbs are very commonly used, and knowing how to conjugate them can greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively.

Lesson Structure

In this lesson, we will cover the following:

  • Understanding Irregular Verbs
  • Conjugation of Common Irregular Verbs
  • Examples of Irregular Verbs in Sentences
  • Practice Exercises
  • Solutions and Explanations for Exercises

Now, let’s jump right in!

Understanding Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs in Croatian differ from regular verbs in their conjugation patterns. While regular verbs follow a specific set of rules, irregular verbs change their endings in unique ways that you need to memorize. In Croatian, some common irregular verbs include:

  • biti (to be)
  • imati (to have)
  • ići (to go)
  • vidjeti (to see)
  • doći (to come)

Understanding these verbs will help you describe actions, states, and experiences more accurately.

Conjugation of Common Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Let’s look at how to conjugate these common irregular verbs in the present tense. Below, you will find their conjugation for all personal pronouns.

Verb: biti (to be)[edit | edit source]

Croatian Pronunciation English
ja sam ya sahm I am
ti si ti see you are (singular)
on/ona/ono je on/ona/ono yeh he/she/it is
mi smo mee smoh we are
vi ste vee steh you are (plural/formal)
oni/one/ona su oh-nee/oh-neh/oh-nah soo they are

Verb: imati (to have)[edit | edit source]

Croatian Pronunciation English
ja imam ya ee-mahm I have
ti imaš ti ee-mash you have (singular)
on/ona/ono ima on/ona/ono ee-mah he/she/it has
mi imamo mee ee-mah-mo we have
vi imate vee ee-mah-teh you have (plural/formal)
oni/one/ona imaju oh-nee/oh-neh/oh-nah ee-mah-yoo they have

Verb: ići (to go)[edit | edit source]

Croatian Pronunciation English
ja idem ya ee-dem I go
ti ideš ti ee-desh you go (singular)
on/ona/ono ide on/ona/ono ee-deh he/she/it goes
mi idemo mee ee-deh-mo we go
vi idete vee ee-deh-teh you go (plural/formal)
oni/one/ona idu oh-nee/oh-neh/oh-nah ee-doo they go

Verb: vidjeti (to see)[edit | edit source]

Croatian Pronunciation English
ja vidim ya vee-deem I see
ti vidiš ti vee-deesh you see (singular)
on/ona/ono vidi on/ona/ono vee-dee he/she/it sees
mi vidimo mee vee-dee-mo we see
vi vidite vee vee-dee-teh you see (plural/formal)
oni/one/ona vide oh-nee/oh-neh/oh-nah vee-deh they see

Verb: doći (to come)[edit | edit source]

Croatian Pronunciation English
ja dođem ya doh-jem I come
ti dođeš ti doh-desh you come (singular)
on/ona/ono dođe on/ona/ono doh-deh he/she/it comes
mi dođemo mee doh-jeh-mo we come
vi dođete vee doh-jeh-teh you come (plural/formal)
oni/one/ona dođu oh-nee/oh-neh/oh-nah doh-joo they come

Examples of Irregular Verbs in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the conjugation of common irregular verbs, let’s see how these verbs are used in sentences. Below are examples to illustrate their usage in context:

Using "biti" (to be)[edit | edit source]

Croatian Pronunciation English
Ja sam učitelj. Ya sahm oo-chee-tel. I am a teacher.
Ti si moj prijatelj. Ti see moy pree-yah-tel. You are my friend.
On je sretan. On yeh sret-an. He is happy.
Mi smo u školi. Mee smoh oo sh-koh-lee. We are at school.
Oni su u gradu. Oh-nee soo oo grah-doo. They are in the city.

Using "imati" (to have)[edit | edit source]

Croatian Pronunciation English
Ja imam knjigu. Ya ee-mahm k-nyi-goo. I have a book.
Ti imaš auto. Ti ee-mash ow-toh. You have a car.
Ona ima dvije mačke. Oh-nah ee-mah dv-yeh mah-ch-keh. She has two cats.
Mi imamo vremena. Mee ee-mah-mo v-reh-meh-na. We have time.
Oni imaju sreću. Oh-nee ee-mah-yoo sret-choo. They have luck.

Using "ići" (to go)[edit | edit source]

Croatian Pronunciation English
Ja idem u trgovinu. Ya ee-dem oo t-gr-go-vee-noo. I go to the store.
Ti ideš na posao. Ti ee-desh nah p-oh-sah-oh. You go to work.
On ide kući. On ee-deh koo-chee. He goes home.
Mi idemo u kino. Mee ee-deh-mo oo kee-no. We go to the cinema.
Oni idu na more. Oh-nee ee-doo nah mo-reh. They go to the sea.

Using "vidjeti" (to see)[edit | edit source]

Croatian Pronunciation English
Ja vidim pticu. Ya vee-deem p-tsee-tsoo. I see a bird.
Ti vidiš rijeku. Ti vee-deesh ree-yay-koo. You see the river.
Ona vidi cvijet. Oh-nah vee-dee ts-vyet. She sees a flower.
Mi vidimo film. Mee vee-dee-mo feelm. We see a movie.
Oni vide zgradu. Oh-nee vee-deh z-gra-doo. They see the building.

Using "doći" (to come)[edit | edit source]

Croatian Pronunciation English
Ja dođem kasno. Ya doh-jem kahs-no. I come late.
Ti dođeš brzo. Ti doh-desh bur-zoh. You come quickly.
Ona dođe u posjet. Oh-nah doh-deh oo p-oh-syet. She comes for a visit.
Mi dođemo zajedno. Mee doh-jem-o zah-yeh-dno. We come together.
Oni dođu sutra. Oh-nee doh-joo soo-tra. They come tomorrow.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to help you practice what you have learned about irregular verbs in the present tense.

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb “biti” (to be):

  • Ja ___ učitelj.
  • Oni ___ u gradu.
  • Ti ___ sretan.

2. Translate the following sentences into Croatian:

  • I have a dog.
  • She is happy.
  • We are tired.

3. Conjugate the verb “ići” (to go) for the pronoun “mi” (we):

  • Mi ___ (to go).

4. Choose the correct form of the verb “vidjeti” (to see):

  • Ja ___ (vidim/vidi) film.
  • Oni ___ (vide/vidi) pticu.

5. Match the Croatian sentence with its English translation:

  • A) Ti imaš knjigu.
  • B) On ide na more.
  • C) Mi vidimo film.
  • D) Oni dođu sutra.
  • 1) We see a movie.
  • 2) You have a book.
  • 3) He goes to the sea.
  • 4) They come tomorrow.

6. Complete the sentences with the correct conjugated form of “doći” (to come):

  • Ja ___ (to come) kasno.
  • Ti ___ (to come) brzo.

7. Write a sentence using the verb “imati” (to have) in the first person.

8. Rearrange the words to form a correct sentence:

  • (sretan) je on.
  • (film) vidim ja.

9. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the verbs provided:

  • Ja ___ (ići) u trgovinu.
  • Oni ___ (vidjeti) cvijet.

10. Translate the following sentences into English:

  • Ja sam u školi.
  • Mi imamo vremena.

Solutions and Explanations for Exercises[edit | edit source]

1. Fill in the blanks:

  • Ja sam učitelj.
  • Oni su u gradu.
  • Ti si sretan.

2. Translations:

  • I have a dog. → Ja imam psa.
  • She is happy. → Ona je sretna.
  • We are tired. → Mi smo umorni.

3. Conjugation of “ići”:

  • Mi idemo.

4. Choose the correct form:

  • Ja vidim film.
  • Oni vide pticu.

5. Match the sentences:

  • A → 2) You have a book.
  • B → 3) He goes to the sea.
  • C → 1) We see a movie.
  • D → 4) They come tomorrow.

6. Complete the sentences:

  • Ja dođem kasno.
  • Ti dođeš brzo.

7. Example sentence:

  • Ja imam auto. (I have a car.)

8. Rearranged sentences:

  • On je sretan.
  • Ja vidim film.

9. Fill in the blanks:

  • Ja idem u trgovinu.
  • Oni vide cvijet.

10. Translations:

  • Ja sam u školi. → I am at school.
  • Mi imamo vremena. → We have time.

With these exercises, you should now have a solid understanding of how to use irregular verbs in the present tense! Keep practicing, and soon, these forms will become second nature to you.

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

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