Understanding the Hrvatski Indicative Mood
In Hrvatski, or Croatian, the indicative mood is used to talk about things that are real and certain. It's like telling a story about what is happening, what did happen, or what will happen. You use it when you want to say something that you know is true.
Important Points
- The indicative mood is used for facts.
- You use it to describe actions that really happen.
- It can be used in the past, present, or future.
Present Tense in the Indicative Mood
When we use the present tense in the indicative mood, we talk about things that are happening right now. It's like saying, 'I am eating an apple.'
Examples
- Ja jedem jabuku.
- Oni čiste sobu.
- Mi učimo hrvatski.
Past Tense in the Indicative Mood
The past tense helps us talk about things that have already happened. It's like telling a story about yesterday or last week.
Examples
- Ona je čitala knjigu.
- Mi smo gledali film.
- On je pio sok.
Future Tense in the Indicative Mood
We use the future tense to talk about things that will happen. It's like making plans for tomorrow or next year.
Examples
- Ja ću učiti sutra.
- Oni će igrati nogomet.
- Mi ćemo putovati u Hrvatsku.
Important Points
- The indicative mood can describe actions in different times: present, past, and future.
- It helps us share real events and actions.