Understanding Hrvatski Word Order
In Hrvatski, or Croatian, word order is a bit flexible compared to English. This means you can move words around in a sentence, but there are still some rules to follow. Let's learn how sentences are usually put together.
Basic Word Order: Subject-Verb-Object
The most common way to arrange words in a Hrvatski sentence is to start with the subject, then the verb, and finally the object. This is similar to English.
Examples
- Marko voli mačku.
- Ana jede jabuku.
Flexibility in Word Order
Hrvatski allows some flexibility in word order to emphasize different parts of the sentence. You can change the order to highlight what is important.
Examples
- Mačku voli Marko.
- Jabuku jede Ana.
When asking questions, Hrvatski often uses the same word order as statements, but with a change in intonation or by adding a question word at the beginning.
Examples
- Tko voli mačku?
- Što Ana jede?
In Hrvatski, adjectives usually come before the noun they describe, just like in English.
Examples
- Velika mačka sjedi.
- Crvena jabuka je ukusna.
To make a sentence negative in Hrvatski, you usually add the word 'ne' before the verb.
Examples
- Marko ne voli mačku.
- Ana ne jede jabuku.
Important Points
- Basic word order: Subject-Verb-Object
- Flexibility in word order for emphasis
- Questions with question words or intonation
- Adjectives before nouns
- Negation with 'ne' before the verb