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Conjugating verbs in present tense Exercises in Croatian language
Conjugating verbs in the present tense is a fundamental aspect of mastering the Croatian language. Unlike English, where verbs mostly change form based on the subject pronoun, Croatian verbs undergo a more complex transformation. The process involves changing the verb endings to match the subject, gender, and number, making it essential to understand the various patterns and rules that govern these changes. By focusing on regular and irregular verb conjugations, learners can build a solid foundation for forming grammatically correct sentences and engaging in everyday conversations with confidence.
In Croatian, verbs are categorized into different conjugation groups based on their endings in the infinitive form. Each group follows a specific set of rules for conjugating verbs in the present tense. For instance, verbs ending in -ati, -iti, and -eti each have unique endings for different subject pronouns. Additionally, some verbs are irregular and do not follow standard conjugation patterns, requiring extra attention and practice. Through a series of targeted exercises, this page aims to provide learners with the necessary tools and practice to master these conjugations, enabling them to communicate more effectively and naturally in Croatian.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Oni *igraju* nogomet u parku (verb for playing).</p>
<p>2. Ja *čitam* knjigu svaki dan (verb for reading).</p>
<p>3. Mi *jedemo* večeru zajedno (verb for eating).</p>
<p>4. Ti *pišeš* domaću zadaću (verb for writing).</p>
<p>5. Ona *pjeva* u zboru (verb for singing).</p>
<p>6. Vi *radite* u uredu (verb for working).</p>
<p>7. On *vozi* bicikl do škole (verb for riding/driving).</p>
<p>8. Mi *gledamo* film u kinu (verb for watching).</p>
<p>9. Oni *plivaju* u bazenu (verb for swimming).</p>
<p>10. Ja *učim* hrvatski jezik (verb for learning).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. She *reads* a book every evening (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. They *play* soccer on weekends (verb for playing).</p>
<p>3. I *eat* breakfast at 7 AM (verb for consuming food).</p>
<p>4. We *watch* movies on Fridays (verb for viewing).</p>
<p>5. He *writes* emails in the morning (verb for composing text).</p>
<p>6. You *run* in the park every morning (verb for running).</p>
<p>7. The cat *sleeps* on the sofa (verb for sleeping).</p>
<p>8. We *cook* dinner together (verb for preparing food).</p>
<p>9. The dog *barks* at strangers (verb for making noise).</p>
<p>10. She *studies* for exams in the library (verb for learning).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. On *radi* u bolnici (verb for working).</p>
<p>2. Mi *učimo* hrvatski jezik (verb for learning).</p>
<p>3. Oni *jedu* ručak u restoranu (verb for eating).</p>
<p>4. Ja *čitam* knjigu u knjižnici (verb for reading).</p>
<p>5. Ti *pišeš* pismo prijatelju (verb for writing).</p>
<p>6. Ona *sluša* glazbu u parku (verb for listening).</p>
<p>7. Vi *igrate* nogomet na stadionu (verb for playing).</p>
<p>8. Mi *gledamo* film u kinu (verb for watching).</p>
<p>9. On *vozi* auto na posao (verb for driving).</p>
<p>10. Ja *kuham* večeru kod kuće (verb for cooking).</p>