Conjugation Group 2: Verbs ending in -iti, -jeti (e.g., raditi)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Group 2 verbs end in -iti or -jeti; drop the ending and add -im, -iš, -i, -imo, -ite, -e to conjugate.
- Drop the -iti or -jeti suffix to find the stem: raditi -> rad-.
- Add the endings: -im, -iš, -i, -imo, -ite, -e.
- Note that the 3rd person plural ends in -e, not -u.
Conjugation of 'Raditi' (to work)
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
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1st (Ja/Mi)
|
radim
|
radimo
|
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2nd (Ti/Vi)
|
radiš
|
radite
|
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3rd (On/Oni)
|
radi
|
rade
|
Meanings
This group covers the majority of regular verbs in Croatian that end in -iti or -jeti. It is the most productive verb class in the language.
Present Tense Action
Describing current or habitual actions.
“Ja mislim da je to dobro.”
“On govori hrvatski.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
|
Stem + Ending
|
Ja radim
|
|
Negative
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ne + Verb
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Ja ne radim
|
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Question
|
Verb + li
|
Radiš li?
|
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Short Answer
|
Verb
|
Radim.
|
|
Negative Answer
|
ne + Verb
|
Ne radim.
|
طیف رسمیت
Radim na tom zadatku. (Workplace)
Radim. (Workplace)
Radim. (Workplace)
Šljakam. (Workplace)
Group 2 Verb Anatomy
Stem
- rad- root
Endings
- -im, -iš, -i singular
- -imo, -ite, -e plural
Group 1 vs Group 2
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Ja radim u Zagrebu.
I work in Zagreb.
Ti govoriš hrvatski.
You speak Croatian.
On misli da je to super.
He thinks that is super.
Mi radimo svaki dan.
We work every day.
Ne radim danas.
I am not working today.
Govoriš li engleski?
Do you speak English?
Oni ne misle tako.
They don't think so.
Vi radite vrlo dobro.
You are working very well.
Ona želi da radimo zajedno.
She wants us to work together.
Mislimo da je to najbolja opcija.
We think that is the best option.
Govore li oni istinu?
Are they telling the truth?
Ne želim misliti o tome.
I don't want to think about that.
Oni neprestano govore o politici.
They are constantly talking about politics.
Radimo na novom projektu.
We are working on a new project.
Mislite li da je to izvedivo?
Do you think that is feasible?
Ona govori tečno.
She speaks fluently.
Mnogi misle da je to neizbježno.
Many think that is inevitable.
Govoreći o tome, moramo biti oprezni.
Speaking of that, we must be careful.
Radimo u skladu s pravilima.
We work in accordance with the rules.
Ne mislim da je to prikladno.
I don't think that is appropriate.
Oni promišljaju o egzistencijalnim pitanjima.
They are contemplating existential questions.
Govorimo o nijansama jezika.
We are talking about the nuances of the language.
Radimo na usavršavanju sustava.
We are working on perfecting the system.
Mislimo da je to paradigmatski primjer.
We think that is a paradigmatic example.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners mix up the plural endings.
Using the infinitive as a conjugated verb.
Mixing -iš and -ite.
اشتباهات رایج
raditiim
radim
raditu
rade
radimš
radiš
on radite
on radi
ne radim li
ne radim
radim ne
ne radim
ti radi
ti radiš
radimiti
radim
govoreju
govore
mislimo da radite
mislimo da radimo
radivši
radeći
misleći da radu
misleći da rade
govoreći istinu
govoreći istinu
raditi
raditi
الگوهای جملهسازی
Ja ___ u Zagrebu.
Ti ___ hrvatski?
Oni ___ da je to dobro.
Mi ___ na projektu.
Real World Usage
Radim, čujemo se.
Radim u marketingu.
Mislim da je ovo super!
Govorite li engleski?
Radim narudžbu.
Radimo vježbu.
Consistency
3rd Person Plural
Practice
Formality
Smart Tips
Immediately drop the -iti and visualize the -im ending.
Use the 'Vi' form with the -ite ending.
Remember: Group 2 = -e, Group 1 = -aju.
Drop the personal pronoun when the context is clear.
تلفظ
Stress
Stress usually falls on the first syllable of the verb.
Consonants
The 'r' is rolled, 'd' is dental.
Question
Radiš li? ↗
Rising intonation at the end indicates a question.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Remember the 'I' in 'iti' stands for the 'I' in the endings: -im, -iš, -i.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a worker (radnik) holding a sign that says 'IM-IŠ-I' and 'IMO-ITE-E'.
Rhyme
Drop the iti, add the im, now you're speaking like a gem!
Story
Ana wants to work. She drops the 'iti' from 'raditi'. She adds 'im' to say 'Ja radim'. Now she is happy.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Conjugate three verbs in your head while walking to the store.
نکات فرهنگی
Work ethic is highly valued; 'raditi' is a positive verb.
Dialects may shorten endings.
More formal usage of 'Vi' is common.
Derived from Proto-Slavic *-iti suffix.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
Što radiš danas?
Govoriš li hrvatski?
Što misliš o ovom filmu?
Radite li u uredu?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
Ja ___.
Oni ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
Ti radim.
Ja radim.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Mi ___.
Oni / raditi / danas.
Group 2 verbs end in -ati.
Score: /8
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercisesJa ___.
Oni ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
Ti radim.
Ja radim.
Ja -> ?
Mi ___.
Oni / raditi / danas.
Group 2 verbs end in -ati.
Score: /8
سوالات متداول (8)
They are part of the same conjugation group as -iti verbs.
Look for the -iti or -jeti ending.
Yes, it means 'I work' or 'I am working'.
Yes, 'ne' is the standard negation.
Try to remember the -im, -iš, -i pattern.
Yes, but they are rare.
No, the verb ending shows the person.
For formal situations or plural.
Scaffolded Practice
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2
3
4
Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
-ir verbs
Croatian has more person-specific endings.
Weak verbs
German has fewer changes for person.
2nd group (-ir)
French has many irregular verbs in this group.
Ichidan verbs
Person is marked in Croatian verbs.
Verb forms
Arabic root system is triconsonantal.
None
Chinese has no conjugation.
