Cjelina 3: Moja obitelj
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The noun “pas”
The noun pas is a monosyllabic word. However, it will not follow the rule that you previously learned about this type of word. In other words, you will not add the -ov- to make it plural. The noun pas has a fleeting -a- in its Nominative form. This means that most of the time, this -a- will disappear when you start changing the noun into different cases. You will be adding the case endings on its stem which is ps-. Look at the forms for Nominative and the Accusative case, in singular and plural forms.
Nominative:
- Ovo je moj pas Pluto. [sing.] / Ovo su moji psi, Pluto i Rex. [pl/]
Accusative:
- Imam psa, zove se Pluto. [sing.] / Imam pse, zovu se Pluto i Rex. [pl/]
More verbs that go with the Accusative case
Let’s get moving with new verbs! Ready to expand your action vocabulary? In this section, we’re adding three super useful verbs that go with the Accusative case: upoznati (to meet), šetati (to walk), and čistiti (to clean). You’ll use these verbs to talk about meeting people, walking pets (or yourself!), and keeping your space clean. We’ll stay within today’s theme, so everything you practice will feel natural and connected. Dive into the tasks below, and pay attention to the context. It will help you figure out what form of the verb to use and how the Accusative works in real life!
🧹 Čistiti
Meaning > to clean (something)
| audio | pronoun | verb form |
|---|---|---|
| ja | čist-im | |
| ti | čist-iš | |
| on – ona – ono | čist-i | |
| mi | čist-imo | |
| vi | čist-ite | |
| oni – one – ona | čist-e |
🤝 Upoznati
Meaning > to get to know someone
| audio | pronoun | verb form |
|---|---|---|
| ja | upozn-am | |
| ti | upozn-aš | |
| on – ona – ono | upozn-a | |
| mi | upozn-amo | |
| vi | upozn-ate | |
| oni – one – ona | upozn-aju |
🚶 Šetati
Meaning > to walk
| audio | pronoun | verb form |
|---|---|---|
| ja | šet-am | |
| ti | šet-aš | |
| on – ona – ono | šet-a | |
| mi | šet-amo | |
| vi | šet-ate | |
| oni – one – ona | šet-aju |
🧑🏫 Practice
What did we learn?
3.1.6 Zadatak 1. Što radimo?
Look at the following sentences and use the appropriate infinitive: čistiti, upoznati, šetati.
3.1.6 Zadatak 2. Što radite?
Complete the sentence with the correct verb in the appropriate form. Pay close attention, understanding the context is the key!
