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


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== Introduction ==
=== Understanding 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:
 
* '''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 ===
 
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"
 
! 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) ====
 
{| 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
 
|-
 
| 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) ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! 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) ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! 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) ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! 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 ===
 
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"
 
! 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.
 
|-


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.
| On je sretan. || On yeh sret-an. || He is happy.


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.
| Mi smo u školi. || Mee smoh oo sh-koh-lee. || We are at school.


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


== Conjugation of Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense ==
| Oni su u gradu. || Oh-nee soo oo grah-doo. || They are in the city.


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:
==== Using "imati" (to have) ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| biti || [ˈbiːti] || to be
 
| Ja imam knjigu. || Ya ee-mahm k-nyi-goo. || I have a book.
 
|-
|-
| imati || [ˈimaːti] || to have
 
| Ti imaš auto. || Ti ee-mash ow-toh. || You have a car.
 
|-
|-
| htjeti || [ˈxteːti] || to want
 
| Ona ima dvije mačke. || Oh-nah ee-mah dv-yeh mah-ch-keh. || She has two cats.
 
|-
|-
| moći || [ˈmoːtʃi] || to be able to
 
| Mi imamo vremena. || Mee ee-mah-mo v-reh-meh-na. || We have time.
 
|-
|-
| raditi || [ˈraːditi] || to work
 
| Oni imaju sreću. || Oh-nee ee-mah-yoo sret-choo. || They have luck.
 
|}
 
==== Using "ići" (to go) ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! 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.
 
|-
|-
| vidjeti || [ˈʋidjeti] || to see
 
| On ide kući. || On ee-deh koo-chee. || He goes home.
 
|-
|-
| doći || [ˈdɔtʃi] || to come
 
| 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.
 
|}
|}


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:
==== Using "vidjeti" (to see) ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Person !! Singular !! Plural
 
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| 1st person || sam || smo
 
| Ja vidim pticu. || Ya vee-deem p-tsee-tsoo. || I see a bird.
 
|-
|-
| 2nd person || si || ste
 
| Ti vidiš rijeku. || Ti vee-deesh ree-yay-koo. || You see the river.
 
|-
|-
| 3rd person || je || su
 
| 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.
 
|}
|}


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."
==== Using "doći" (to come) ====


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.
{| class="wikitable"


== Cultural Insights ==
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English


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.
|-
 
| 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''':


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.
* (sretan) je on.


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.
* (film) vidim ja.


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


== Exercises ==
* Ja ___ (ići) u trgovinu.


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:
* Oni ___ (vidjeti) cvijet.


Exercise 1: Conjugation Practice
10. '''Translate the following sentences into English''':
Conjugate the following irregular verbs in the present tense according to the given pronouns:


1. Biti (to be)
* Ja sam u školi.
- 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)
* Mi imamo vremena.
- 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
=== Solutions and Explanations for Exercises ===
Complete the following sentences with the appropriate form of the irregular verb in the present tense:


1. Marko _____ (htjeti) pomoći svojoj sestri.
1. '''Fill in the blanks''':
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 ==
* Ja '''sam''' učitelj.


Exercise 1: Conjugation Practice
* Oni '''su''' u gradu.


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


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


Exercise 2: Sentence Formation
* I have a dog. → Ja imam psa.


1. Marko želi pomoći svojoj sestri.
* She is happy. → Ona je sretna.
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 ==
* We are tired. → Mi smo umorni.


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.
3. '''Conjugation of “ići”''':


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.
* Mi '''idemo'''.


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.
4. '''Choose the correct form''':


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