Understanding the Bosanski Past Simple Tense
The Past Simple Tense in Bosanski is used to talk about actions that happened and were completed in the past. It's like telling a story about what you did yesterday or last year.
How to Form the Past Simple Tense
Important Points
- In Bosanski, verbs change their form to show they happened in the past.
- Regular verbs usually have a specific ending to show they are in the past.
- Irregular verbs change in a special way and need to be memorized.
- The endings can change depending on who did the action (I, you, he, she, etc.).
Regular Verbs in the Past Simple Tense
For regular verbs, you usually add an ending like '-ao', '-ila', or '-ili' to show the past. The ending can change slightly based on the verb and who is doing the action.
Examples
- Ja sam igrao fudbal.
- Ona je učila cijelu noć.
- Mi smo gledali film.
Irregular Verbs in the Past Simple Tense
Irregular verbs do not follow a set pattern, so you have to learn how each one changes. It's like learning a new word for each verb.
Examples
- Ja sam bio sretan.
- Oni su došli kući.
- Mi smo vidjeli pticu.
Using the Past Simple Tense
Important Points
- Talk about things that happened once in the past.
- Tell stories about what you did yesterday or last week.
- Describe completed actions.
Examples
- On je pročitao knjigu prošle sedmice.
- Mi smo posjetili baku jučer.
- Ona je napisala pismo.