Understanding the gender of nouns is a fundamental aspect of mastering the Croatian language. Unlike English, where nouns are generally gender-neutral, Croatian nouns are classified as masculine, feminine, or neuter. This categorization impacts not only noun forms but also adjective agreement and verb conjugation. In these exercises, you will explore the gender rules that apply to Croatian nouns, helping you recognize patterns and apply them correctly in various grammatical contexts. By practicing these rules, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how gender influences sentence structure and meaning in Croatian. However, like many linguistic rules, Croatian noun genders come with exceptions that can challenge even the most diligent learners. Some nouns may not conform to the general gender rules, requiring memorization and practice to master. These exercises are designed to help you identify and remember these exceptions, enhancing your ability to communicate accurately and fluently. Through a series of interactive tasks and examples, you'll become adept at distinguishing between regular and irregular noun genders, ultimately building a stronger foundation in Croatian grammar.
1. Moja *sestrična* je učiteljica (female cousin, related to sister).
2. Njegov *brat* voli igrati nogomet (male sibling).
3. Kupila sam novu *haljinu* za ples (female noun, clothing item).
4. On je poznati *glumac* (male actor).
5. Moja baka ima lijep *vrt* (male noun, garden).
6. Njihova *djeca* su jako pametna (plural noun, children).
7. Volim čitati *knjige* prije spavanja (plural noun, books).
8. On je moj najbolji *prijatelj* (male friend).
9. Njena *sestra* studira medicinu (female sibling).
10. Učitelj je dao *zadatak* za domaću zadaću (male noun, task).
1. Moj brat voli jesti *jabuke* (feminine plural noun for a type of fruit).
2. On je kupio novu *knjigu* (feminine singular noun for an item you read).
3. Ana je dobila novi *bicikl* (masculine singular noun for a means of transportation).
4. Na stolu je velika *čaša* (feminine singular noun for an item you drink from).
5. Marko nosi plavu *majicu* (feminine singular noun for an item of clothing).
6. U vrtu raste crvena *ruža* (feminine singular noun for a type of flower).
7. Ivan ima starog *psa* (masculine singular noun for a common pet).
8. Na polici je nova *knjiga* (feminine singular noun for an item you read).
9. Kupili smo svježi *kruh* (masculine singular noun for a type of food).
10. Na stolu je zelena *salata* (feminine singular noun for a type of vegetable).
1. Moja baka voli peći *kolače* (domaći desert).
2. On je kupio novi *automobil* (vozilo na četiri kotača).
3. Ana je diplomirala na *fakultetu* (mjesto za visoko obrazovanje).
4. Njegova sestra je dobila *poklon* za rođendan (dar).
5. Marko je otišao na *planinu* (visoko uzvišenje).
6. Učiteljica je pohvalila *učenika* za trud (muški student).
7. Na stolu su bile *knjige* (predmeti za čitanje).
8. Ona je kupila novu *haljinu* za zabavu (odjevni predmet).
9. U vrtu raste puno *cvijeća* (biljke s laticama).
10. On je parkirao *bicikl* ispred kuće (vozilo na dva kotača).
