Mastering Croatian noun declensions is essential for anyone aiming to achieve fluency in the Croatian language. Croatian, a South Slavic language, features a complex system of noun cases that can be daunting for learners. Understanding and correctly using these declensions is crucial for effective communication, as they determine the grammatical function of nouns within sentences. This page offers a variety of exercises designed to help you practice and internalize the different noun cases, including nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, vocative, locative, and instrumental, across singular and plural forms. Our exercises are structured to cater to different levels of proficiency, from beginners who are just starting to grasp the basics to advanced learners looking to refine their skills. Each exercise is accompanied by detailed explanations and examples to guide you through the intricacies of Croatian noun declensions. By engaging with these activities, you'll develop a deeper understanding of how noun cases affect sentence structure and meaning, ultimately enhancing your ability to read, write, and converse in Croatian with confidence.
1. Knjiga je na *stolu* (instrumental singular of "stol").
2. Vidio sam *djevojku* u parku (accusative singular of "djevojka").
3. Pisao sam pismo *majci* (dative singular of "majka").
4. Idem u školu s *bratom* (instrumental singular of "brat").
5. Boje lišća u *jeseni* su prekrasne (locative singular of "jesen").
6. Učitelj je dao zadatak *učenicima* (dative plural of "učenik").
7. Putujem u *Hrvatsku* na ljeto (accusative singular of "Hrvatska").
8. Pročitao sam članak o *svijetu* (locative singular of "svijet").
9. Susreo sam starog *prijatelja* jučer (accusative singular of "prijatelj").
10. Razgovarali smo s *liječnicima* o zdravlju (instrumental plural of "liječnik").
1. Ivan ide u *školu* (school in accusative).
2. Na stolu je mnogo *knjiga* (books in genitive plural).
3. Otišli smo u *muzej* (museum in accusative).
4. Vidio sam lijepu *kuću* (house in accusative).
5. Putujemo s *prijateljima* (friends in instrumental plural).
6. Razgovarali smo o *problemu* (problem in locative).
7. Našao sam ključeve u *džepu* (pocket in locative).
8. Kupio sam tri *jabuke* (apples in accusative plural).
9. Idemo kod *liječnika* (doctor in genitive).
10. Sastanak je u *uredima* (offices in locative plural).
1. Vidio sam *psa* u parku (Accusative case, masculine noun).
2. Ona je donijela knjige iz *biblioteke* (Genitive case, feminine noun).
3. Idemo na izlet sa *prijateljima* (Instrumental case, plural noun).
4. Stol je napravljen od *drveta* (Genitive case, neuter noun).
5. Pisao sam pismo *bratu* (Dative case, masculine noun).
6. Učiteljica je razgovarala s *učenicima* (Instrumental case, plural noun).
7. Kupio sam cvijeće za *majku* (Accusative case, feminine noun).
8. Na stolu je bila čaša *mlijeka* (Genitive case, neuter noun).
9. Pisac je potpisao knjigu *čitatelju* (Dative case, masculine noun).
10. Sjedili smo na *klupi* u parku (Locative case, feminine noun).
