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Emphatic pronouns Exercises in Bosnian language
Emphatic pronouns, also known as intensive pronouns, play a crucial role in adding emphasis to a sentence. In the Bosnian language, these pronouns are used to stress the importance or identity of a noun or pronoun they accompany. They are typically formed by adding the suffix "-sam" to the corresponding personal pronoun, resulting in words such as "ja sam" (I myself), "ti sam" (you yourself), and "on sam" (he himself). Understanding and correctly using emphatic pronouns can significantly enhance your ability to convey precise meanings and add emphasis in your spoken and written Bosnian.
Mastering emphatic pronouns in Bosnian requires a solid grasp of their formation, usage, and the subtle nuances they bring to communication. These pronouns are not only useful for highlighting the subject of a sentence but also for clarifying or reinforcing statements. For example, "Ja sam učinio to" translates to "I myself did it," emphasizing that the speaker, and no one else, performed the action. By practicing with various sentences and contexts, learners can develop a more nuanced and emphatic way of expressing themselves, ultimately leading to greater fluency and confidence in the Bosnian language.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ona je *sama* završila zadatak (emphatic pronoun for "she").</p>
<p>2. Mi smo *sami* planirali putovanje (emphatic pronoun for "we").</p>
<p>3. On je *sam* napravio večeru (emphatic pronoun for "he").</p>
<p>4. Ti si *sam* odgovoran za svoje postupke (emphatic pronoun for "you", singular).</p>
<p>5. Vi ste *sami* odlučili da idete (emphatic pronoun for "you", plural).</p>
<p>6. One su *same* pospremile sobu (emphatic pronoun for "they", feminine).</p>
<p>7. Ja ću *sam* preuzeti odgovornost (emphatic pronoun for "I", masculine).</p>
<p>8. Oni su *sami* pronašli rješenje (emphatic pronoun for "they", masculine or mixed gender).</p>
<p>9. Ona je *sama* prošetala psa (emphatic pronoun for "she").</p>
<p>10. Mi ćemo *sami* riješiti problem (emphatic pronoun for "we").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. On *sam* je napisao pismo (emphatic pronoun for "he").</p>
<p>2. Ti *sama* možeš završiti zadatak (emphatic pronoun for "you" singular, feminine).</p>
<p>3. Mi *sami* smo očistili kuću (emphatic pronoun for "we").</p>
<p>4. Oni *sami* su odlučili otići na putovanje (emphatic pronoun for "they").</p>
<p>5. Ja *sam* ću donijeti tortu (emphatic pronoun for "I").</p>
<p>6. Vi *sami* ste popravili auto (emphatic pronoun for "you" plural or formal).</p>
<p>7. Ona *sama* je skuhala večeru (emphatic pronoun for "she").</p>
<p>8. Mi *sami* smo organizirali zabavu (emphatic pronoun for "we").</p>
<p>9. Ti *sam* možeš izabrati film (emphatic pronoun for "you" singular, masculine).</p>
<p>10. Oni *sami* su napisali knjigu (emphatic pronoun for "they" masculine or mixed gender group).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ja *sam* bio u kinu juče (emphatic pronoun for 'I').</p>
<p>2. Da li *ti* znaš ko je došao? (emphatic pronoun for 'you').</p>
<p>3. On *sam* je popravio automobil (emphatic pronoun for 'he').</p>
<p>4. Mi *smo* zajedno uradili domaći zadatak (emphatic pronoun for 'we').</p>
<p>5. Vi *ste* ti koji su osvojili nagradu (emphatic pronoun for 'you' plural). </p>
<p>6. Oni *su* došli na vrijeme (emphatic pronoun for 'they').</p>
<p>7. Ona *sama* je napisala cijelu knjigu (emphatic pronoun for 'she').</p>
<p>8. Da li *ti* možeš pomoći s ovim? (emphatic pronoun for 'you').</p>
<p>9. Mi *smo* ti koji smo gledali film (emphatic pronoun for 'we').</p>
<p>10. On *sam* je napravio tortu (emphatic pronoun for 'he').</p>