Understanding the Hrvatski Genitive Case
The Genitive Case in Hrvatski is like a special tool that helps us show belonging or origin. It's like saying 'of' or 'from' in English. We use it to talk about things that belong to someone or something, or to show where something comes from.
Important Points
- Showing possession or belonging
- Indicating origin or source
- Used with certain prepositions
- Expressing quantity or absence
When we use the Genitive Case, we often change the endings of words. This is because Hrvatski is a language that changes word forms to show their role in a sentence.
How to Use the Genitive Case
Important Points
- For masculine nouns, add -a or -e to the end.
- For feminine nouns, change the ending to -e or -i.
- For neuter nouns, add -a.
- Some adjectives also change to match their nouns in the Genitive Case.
Examples
- knjiga brata - the book of the brother
- pismo učiteljice - the letter from the teacher
- miris cvijeta - the smell of the flower
The Genitive Case is also used with some prepositions like 'iz' (from), 'od' (of), and 'bez' (without).
Examples
- dolazi iz Hrvatske - coming from Croatia
- čaša bez vode - a glass without water
Practice using the Genitive Case by thinking about things you own or places you come from. Try making sentences about your favorite toys or your home.