Mastering temporal prepositions is a crucial step in achieving fluency in Croatian, as these small but mighty words help convey precise information about time. Temporal prepositions like "u" (in), "na" (on), "prije" (before), "poslije" (after), and "od" (from) are commonly used to indicate when an event occurs, its duration, or its relationship to other events. By understanding and practicing these prepositions, you can significantly improve your ability to communicate more accurately and naturally in Croatian. In this series of exercises, you will encounter a variety of sentences and scenarios designed to test and enhance your knowledge of temporal prepositions in Croatian. Each exercise will challenge you to choose the correct preposition, fill in the blanks, and translate sentences, helping you to solidify your understanding of how these prepositions function in different contexts. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an advanced learner aiming to refine your skills, these practice exercises will guide you towards greater proficiency in the Croatian language.
1. Uvijek idem na plažu *ljeti* (summer).
2. Moji prijatelji dolaze *zimi* (winter).
3. Kupili smo kuću *prošle godine* (last year).
4. Na selu je najljepše *proljeće* (spring).
5. U školu krećem *u rujnu* (in September).
6. Posjetit ćemo Pariz *sljedeće godine* (next year).
7. Rodio sam se *u kolovozu* (in August).
8. Učimo hrvatski *ponedjeljkom* (on Mondays).
9. Idemo na izlet *vikendom* (on weekends).
10. Na koncert idemo *u petak* (on Friday).
1. Idem na more *u* kolovozu (preposition for "in" when referring to months).
2. Sjedimo *za* stolom svaki dan u šest sati (preposition for "at" when referring to time).
3. Probudila sam se *prije* osam sati (preposition for "before" when referring to time).
4. Završavam posao *nakon* ručka (preposition for "after" when referring to time).
5. Učim hrvatski *od* jutra do mraka (preposition for "from" when referring to time span).
6. Putujemo *tijekom* ljeta svake godine (preposition for "during" when referring to time).
7. Posao mi počinje *u* devet sati (preposition for "at" when referring to time).
8. Radimo zajedno *od* ponedjeljka do petka (preposition for "from" when referring to days of the week).
9. Odlazimo *u* petak navečer (preposition for "on" when referring to a specific day and time).
10. Pijemo kavu *u* podne (preposition for "at" when referring to noon).
1. Idemo na more *ljeti* (season).
2. Probudila sam se *ujutro* (part of the day).
3. Riješimo zadaću *poslije ručka* (time after a meal).
4. Na sastanak moram doći *na vrijeme* (punctuality).
5. Učimo hrvatski jezik *svakog ponedjeljka* (day of the week).
6. Na posao idem *svaki dan* (frequency).
7. Na odmor idemo *za vikend* (end of the week).
8. Zaspala sam *prije ponoći* (time before midnight).
9. Ručak je spreman *u podne* (time of day).
10. Čitamo knjige *navečer* (part of the day).
