Understanding the Bosanski Accusative Case
In the Bosnian language, the accusative case is used to show the direct object of a sentence. The direct object is the thing or person that receives the action of the verb. Think of it as what you are 'doing something to'.
Important Points
- The accusative case is used for direct objects.
- It helps us understand what the action of the verb is affecting.
- Nouns, pronouns, and adjectives can be in the accusative case.
- The endings of words often change in the accusative case.
Let's see how the accusative case works in sentences. In Bosnian, nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter, and the endings will change depending on the gender and number (singular or plural).
Examples
- Vidim mačku.
- Imam knjigu.
- Gledam film.
In these examples, 'mačku', 'knjigu', and 'film' are in the accusative case. They are the direct objects of the verbs 'vidim', 'imam', and 'gledam', respectively.
Now, let's explore how different genders affect the accusative case.
Important Points
- Masculine nouns usually add '-a' to the nominative form, unless they are inanimate, which often remain unchanged.
- Feminine nouns usually change the ending '-a' to '-u'.
- Neuter nouns often remain unchanged in the accusative case.
Examples
- Vidim brata.
- Kupujem jabuku.
- Vidim dijete.
In the example 'Vidim brata', 'brata' is the accusative form of 'brat' (brother), a masculine noun. 'Kupujem jabuku' shows 'jabuku' as the accusative form of 'jabuka' (apple), a feminine noun. 'Vidim dijete' uses 'dijete', a neuter noun, which remains the same.