Introduction to Bosnian Word Order
In Bosnian, just like in English, the order of words in a sentence is important because it helps us understand who is doing what. Let's explore how we can make sentences in Bosnian!
Basic Word Order: Subject-Verb-Object
The most common word order in Bosnian is Subject-Verb-Object, just like in English. This means that we first say who is doing the action, then the action itself, and finally who or what is receiving the action.
Examples
- Mačka jede ribu.
- Dječak voli čokoladu.
- Učiteljica pita pitanje.
Questions: Verb-Subject-Object
When we ask questions, we usually change the order a little. In Bosnian, we often start with the verb, then the subject, and finally the object.
Examples
- Jede li mačka ribu?
- Voli li dječak čokoladu?
- Pita li učiteljica pitanje?
Emphasis: Changing Word Order
Sometimes, we want to emphasize a certain part of the sentence. In Bosnian, we can change the word order to highlight different parts. This is more advanced, but it's fun to play with!
Examples
- Ribu mačka jede.
- Čokoladu dječak voli.
- Pitanje učiteljica pita.
Important Points
- Adjectives usually come before the nouns they describe.
- Time expressions can be placed at the beginning or end of a sentence.
- Prepositions are used before the noun they relate to.
Examples
- Velika mačka jede ribu.
- Sutra dječak voli čokoladu.
- Učiteljica pita pitanje u školi.