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Prepositions with dative case Exercises in Croatian language
Prepositions with the dative case in Croatian can be quite challenging for learners, but mastering them is essential for achieving fluency. In Croatian, certain prepositions always require the dative case, which indicates the indirect object of an action, often corresponding to the English prepositions "to" or "for." Understanding the role of the dative case in sentences allows you to navigate daily conversations and express yourself more precisely. This set of grammar exercises is designed to help you practice and solidify your understanding of these prepositions through various engaging activities.
In these exercises, you will encounter common Croatian prepositions that require the dative case, such as "k" (towards), "prema" (towards), "nasuprot" (opposite), and "unatoč" (despite). Each exercise will challenge you to apply these prepositions correctly within the context of sentences, helping you to familiarize yourself with their usage and the corresponding dative forms of nouns and pronouns. By completing these activities, you will not only improve your grammatical accuracy but also gain confidence in using the dative case naturally in your conversations.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Marko je dao knjigu *sestri* (to his sister).</p>
<p>2. Ana je pričala *prijatelju* o svom putovanju (to her friend about her trip).</p>
<p>3. Petra se zahvalila *majci* na pomoći (to her mother for the help).</p>
<p>4. Ivan je poslao pismo *djedu* (to his grandfather).</p>
<p>5. Liječnik je prepisao lijek *pacijentu* (to the patient).</p>
<p>6. Učiteljica je objasnila zadatak *učeniku* (to the student).</p>
<p>7. Marija je poklonila cvijeće *prijateljici* (to her female friend).</p>
<p>8. Brat je dao igračku *bratu* (to his brother).</p>
<p>9. Pismo je stiglo *baki* (to his grandmother).</p>
<p>10. Učitelj je pokazao kartu *učeniku* (to the student).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Otišla sam *k* susjedu po šećer (preposition indicating direction towards).</p>
<p>2. Pismo je upućeno *mojoj* baki (possessive pronoun for "my" in feminine singular form).</p>
<p>3. Poklon je namijenjen *tvom* prijatelju (possessive pronoun for "your" in masculine singular form).</p>
<p>4. Pričala je *s* njemu cijelu noć (preposition indicating accompaniment).</p>
<p>5. Idem *k* liječniku na pregled (preposition indicating direction towards).</p>
<p>6. Posudila sam knjigu *svom* učitelju (possessive pronoun for "my" in masculine singular form).</p>
<p>7. Slikar je poklonio sliku *svojoj* sestri (possessive pronoun for "his/her" in feminine singular form).</p>
<p>8. Pomažem *svojoj* prijateljici s domaćom zadaćom (possessive pronoun for "my" in feminine singular form).</p>
<p>9. Putujemo *s* obitelji na more (preposition indicating accompaniment).</p>
<p>10. Poslala sam čestitku *mojoj* prijateljici za rođendan (possessive pronoun for "my" in feminine singular form).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Idem *prema* školi (direction towards).</p>
<p>2. Hvala ti *za* pomoć (expression of gratitude).</p>
<p>3. Putujemo *k* prijateljima (movement towards people).</p>
<p>4. Uvijek se veselim *k* vikendu (anticipation towards an event).</p>
<p>5. Poklon je *za* tebe (intended recipient).</p>
<p>6. Idemo *prema* moru (direction towards a place).</p>
<p>7. Planinari idu *prema* vrhu (direction towards a peak).</p>
<p>8. Pišem pismo *k* prijatelju (writing to someone).</p>
<p>9. Zahvaljujem *na* pomoći (expression of thanks).</p>
<p>10. Ona ide *k* liječniku (movement towards a professional).</p>