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Using multiple adjectives Exercises in Bosnian language

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Mastering the use of multiple adjectives in the Bosnian language can greatly enhance your descriptive skills and enrich your communication. In Bosnian, as in many other languages, adjectives play a crucial role in providing more detailed and specific information about nouns. Understanding the correct order and agreement of adjectives can make your speech and writing more precise and expressive. This section will guide you through the nuances of using multiple adjectives, including their proper sequence, agreement in gender, number, and case, as well as common pitfalls to avoid. When combining multiple adjectives in Bosnian, the order typically follows a similar pattern to English, but with some distinct rules that need attention. For instance, adjectives related to quantity, quality, size, age, shape, color, origin, and material usually appear in a specific sequence. Additionally, each adjective must agree with the noun it describes in terms of gender, number, and case, which can be a bit challenging for learners. Through a series of exercises, you will practice constructing sentences with multiple adjectives, ensuring you grasp the intricacies of adjective agreement and placement. By the end of this section, you will be equipped with the tools to create more vivid and accurate descriptions in Bosnian.

Exercise 1

1. Njegova *velika crvena* kuća je na kraju ulice (two adjectives describing the house). 2. Volim *toplu mirisnu* kafu ujutro (two adjectives describing the coffee). 3. Kupili smo *novi plavi* automobil prošle sedmice (two adjectives describing the car). 4. Ona je nosila *dugu crnu* haljinu na zabavi (two adjectives describing the dress). 5. Vidio sam *staru drvenu* klupu u parku (two adjectives describing the bench). 6. Na stolu je *velika bijela* zdjela sa voćem (two adjectives describing the bowl). 7. On ima *mali crveni* ranac za školu (two adjectives describing the backpack). 8. U vrtu su *prekrasni šareni* cvjetovi (two adjectives describing the flowers). 9. Voz je stigao na *veliku zelenu* stanicu (two adjectives describing the station). 10. U sobi je *udoban plavi* kauč (two adjectives describing the couch).

Exercise 2

1. Njegova *nova plava* jakna je vrlo moderna (new and blue). 2. On voli *crne sportske* automobile (black and sporty). 3. Učiteljica je donijela *veliku zelenu* knjigu (big and green). 4. Imamo *staru bijelu* kuću na selu (old and white). 5. Ona je kupila *skupu crvenu* haljinu (expensive and red). 6. To je *mala drvena* kutija (small and wooden). 7. Vidio sam *lijepu crnu* mačku juče (beautiful and black). 8. Na stolu je bila *velika zlatna* vaza (big and golden). 9. Njihova *nova moderna* kuhinja je prelijepa (new and modern). 10. On je dobio *skupi srebrni* sat za rođendan (expensive and silver).

Exercise 3

1. Kupili smo *crveni, veliki* auto (adjectives describing a car). 2. Njegova nova kuća je *bijela, moderna* (adjectives describing a house). 3. Pas je bio *mali, smeđi* (adjectives describing a dog). 4. Vidjela sam *lijepu, zelenu* haljinu u izlogu (adjectives describing a dress). 5. Na stolu je bila *okrugla, drvena* zdjela (adjectives describing a bowl). 6. Kupila sam *svježe, sočne* jagode na pijaci (adjectives describing strawberries). 7. Moja baka ima *staru, udobnu* fotelju (adjectives describing an armchair). 8. Novi učitelj je *mlad, strog* (adjectives describing a teacher). 9. Na putovanju smo vidjeli *visoke, snježne* planine (adjectives describing mountains). 10. Njena soba je *čista, prostrana* (adjectives describing a room).