Grad represents a significant urban center where people live, work, and interact.
Palabra en 30 segundos
- A large human settlement with infrastructure.
- A central hub for culture and business.
- The opposite of a village or rural area.
Pregled
Riječ 'grad' jedna je od prvih imenica koje se uče u hrvatskom jeziku jer označava temeljni pojam ljudske zajednice. To je imenica muškog roda koja se u jednini deklinira kao 'grad', a u množini kao 'gradovi'.
Uzorci upotrebe
Riječ se često koristi uz prijedloge 'u' (u gradu) ili 'iz' (iz grada). Kada govorimo o kretanju prema gradu, koristimo prijedlog 'u' s akuzativom (idem u grad).
Uobičajeni konteksti
Grad se spominje u kontekstu stanovanja, putovanja i administrativne podjele države. Često se povezuje s pridjevima poput 'veliki', 'lijep', 'stari' ili 'moderni'.
Usporedba s drugim riječima
Za razliku od riječi 'selo', koja označava manje, ruralno naselje, 'grad' podrazumijeva veću infrastrukturu, više zgrada i veću koncentraciju stanovništva. Također se razlikuje od pojma 'država', koji označava širu političku cjelinu.
Ejemplos
Zagreb je glavni grad Hrvatske.
everydayZagreb is the capital city of Croatia.
Gradonačelnik je posjetio grad.
formalThe mayor visited the city.
Idemo li večeras u grad?
informalAre we going out to town tonight?
Urbanizacija je promijenila grad.
academicUrbanization has changed the city.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
u centru grada
in the city center
biti u gradu
to be out in town
napustiti grad
to leave the city
Se confunde a menudo con
Selo refers to a village or rural area, which is significantly smaller and less developed than a 'grad'.
Država refers to the entire country or state, whereas 'grad' is just a specific municipality or urban settlement within it.
Patrones gramaticales
How to Use It
Notas de uso
The word 'grad' is neutral and used in all registers. When referring to going out at night, 'u grad' is the standard idiom regardless of the specific city name. Be aware of the homonym 'grad' meaning hail.
Errores comunes
Beginners often forget to change the case after prepositions like 'u' (should be 'u gradu' not 'u grad' when stationary). Another mistake is using 'grad' to mean the whole country. Ensure you distinguish between the city and the weather phenomenon based on the verb used.
Tips
Use prepositions correctly with cities
Remember to use 'u' for being in the city and 'iz' for coming from the city. These are essential locative and genitive cases.
Don't confuse with hail
The word 'grad' also means 'hail' (the weather phenomenon). Context will always clarify if you are talking about a city or ice falling from the sky.
Historical city centers
In Croatia, 'stari grad' (old town) is a common term for the historical center of many coastal and continental cities.
Origen de la palabra
The word comes from the Proto-Slavic *gordъ, meaning an enclosed or fortified place. It is related to the word 'garden' in English, as both share the root of an enclosed area.
Contexto cultural
Cities in Croatia often have a 'Stari grad' which is the center of tourism and history. Many Croatian cities are built around medieval fortifications, reflecting the etymological root of the word.
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Grad' as a 'Grand' place with many buildings. It sounds similar and helps identify it as a major settlement.
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasNa engleskom se to prevodi kao 'in the city' ili 'in town'. Ovisi o tome govorite li o specifičnom gradu ili općenito o centru naselja.
Ne, grad je naselje, dok je država politička zajednica koja može obuhvaćati mnogo gradova i sela. Grad je manja jedinica unutar države.
Množina glasi 'gradovi'. To je pravilna množina za ovu imenicu muškog roda.
Pridjev je 'gradski'. Koristi se kada opisujemo nešto što pripada gradu, npr. 'gradski prijevoz'.
Ponte a prueba
Ja živim u ___.
Nakon prijedloga 'u' za mjesto radnje koristimo lokativ.
Množina od 'grad' je:
Standardna množina za imenicu grad je gradovi.
lijep / je / grad / Zagreb
Ovo je najprirodniji redoslijed riječi u hrvatskom jeziku.
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Summary
Grad represents a significant urban center where people live, work, and interact.
- A large human settlement with infrastructure.
- A central hub for culture and business.
- The opposite of a village or rural area.
Use prepositions correctly with cities
Remember to use 'u' for being in the city and 'iz' for coming from the city. These are essential locative and genitive cases.
Don't confuse with hail
The word 'grad' also means 'hail' (the weather phenomenon). Context will always clarify if you are talking about a city or ice falling from the sky.
Historical city centers
In Croatia, 'stari grad' (old town) is a common term for the historical center of many coastal and continental cities.
Ejemplos
4 de 4Zagreb je glavni grad Hrvatske.
Zagreb is the capital city of Croatia.
Gradonačelnik je posjetio grad.
The mayor visited the city.
Idemo li večeras u grad?
Are we going out to town tonight?
Urbanizacija je promijenila grad.
Urbanization has changed the city.
