Understanding Hrvatski Interrogative Pronouns
Interrogative pronouns are special words that we use to ask questions. In Hrvatski, these pronouns help us find out more about people, things, places, and reasons. They are like little question helpers!
Important Points
- Who - tko
- What - što
- Which - koji
- Whose - čiji
- Where - gdje
- Why - zašto
- How - kako
Each of these pronouns is used in a specific way to ask about different things. Let's explore each one.
We use 'tko' when we want to know about a person. It's like asking 'Who is that?' in English.
Examples
- Tko je tvoj prijatelj?
- Tko dolazi na zabavu?
Use 'što' when you want to know about a thing or an idea. It's like asking 'What is this?' in English.
The word 'koji' is used when you want to choose between different options. It's like asking 'Which one?' in English.
Examples
- Koji je tvoj auto?
- Koji želiš?
Use 'čiji' to ask about ownership. It's like asking 'Whose is this?' in English.
Examples
- Čiji je ovo pas?
- Čiji su ovi ključevi?
The word 'gdje' helps us ask about places. It's like asking 'Where is it?' in English.
Examples
- Gdje je škola?
- Gdje živiš?
Use 'zašto' when you want to know the reason for something. It's like asking 'Why is it like that?' in English.
Examples
- Zašto plačeš?
- Zašto je važno?
The word 'kako' is used to ask about the manner or way something is done. It's like asking 'How does it work?' in English.