Language/Bosnian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be

Bosnian Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Bosnian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Bosnian. We will look at the conjugation of the verb and how it is used in different contexts. We will also look at some examples of sentences using the verb "be".

The verb "be" is one of the most important verbs in Bosnian. It is used to express existence, identity, location, and other states. The verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence.

The conjugation of the verb "be" in Bosnian is as follows:

Person	Singular	Plural
First	sam (IPA: [sɑm])	smo (IPA: [smo])
Second	si (IPA: [si])	ste (IPA: [ste])
Third	je (IPA: [je])	su (IPA: [su])

The verb "be" is used in many different contexts. Here are some examples of sentences using the verb "be":

• Person 1: Ja sam iz Sarajeva. (IPA: [jɑ sɑm iz sɑrɑjevɑ]) (I am from Sarajevo.)
• Person 2: Da, ja sam također iz Sarajeva. (IPA: [dɑ jɑ sɑm tɑkodʲer iz sɑrɑjevɑ]) (Yes, I am also from Sarajevo.)
• Person 1: On je profesor. (IPA: [on je profesor]) (He is a professor.)
• Person 2: Da, on je profesor na Univerzitetu u Sarajevu. (IPA: [dɑ on je profesor nɑ univerzitetu u sɑrɑjevu]) (Yes, he is a professor at the University of Sarajevo.)

To improve your Bosnian Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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