Understanding the Bosnian Instrumental Case
The Instrumental Case in Bosnian is a special way to change words so they show how something is done or what it is done with. It's like saying you're using something as a tool or doing something with someone.
Important Points
- Used to indicate the means by which an action is performed.
- Shows companionship, like doing something with someone.
- Often used after certain prepositions like 's' (with).
When you want to say that you are doing something with someone or something, you change the ending of the word to show this. This is called declining the word.
Examples
- Idem s prijateljem u park.
- Pišem olovkom.
- Putujemo autom.
In Bosnian, nouns, pronouns, and adjectives can all change their form to show the Instrumental Case. Let's look at how they change.
Important Points
- Masculine nouns often end in '-om' or '-em'.
- Feminine nouns usually end in '-om'.
- Neuter nouns also end in '-om'.
Examples
- Slikam četkicom.
- Šetam psom.
- Govorim mikrofonom.
Let's practice by thinking about things you do every day and who or what you do them with. Try to use the Instrumental Case to describe these actions.