Signification
Performing work tasks.
Contexte culturel
Work is often followed by 'kava' (coffee). It's culturally expected to discuss 'posao' in a relaxed setting after the tasks are done. The 'pomalo' philosophy means 'raditi posao' should not cause unnecessary stress. Quality is valued over frantic speed. A more 'Germanic' approach to work. 'Raditi posao' here implies strict adherence to schedules and professional hierarchy. The phrase 'raditi posao' can sometimes imply 'making a deal' or 'doing business' in a more entrepreneurial or even informal sense.
Use 'svoj'
Always use 'svoj' instead of 'moj/tvoj' when the subject is doing their own job. It sounds much more native.
Case Sensitivity
Remember that 'posao' is Accusative here. If you use it in other contexts, like 'bez posla' (without a job), the ending changes to Genitive.
Signification
Performing work tasks.
Use 'svoj'
Always use 'svoj' instead of 'moj/tvoj' when the subject is doing their own job. It sounds much more native.
Case Sensitivity
Remember that 'posao' is Accusative here. If you use it in other contexts, like 'bez posla' (without a job), the ending changes to Genitive.
The 'Pomalo' factor
In Dalmatia, if you say you are 'raditi posao' too fast, people might tell you to slow down. It's a social cue!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'raditi'.
Ja danas ______ posao u uredu.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular: 'radim'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'He does the job well'?
'Raditi' is the correct verb for work, and no preposition 'na' is needed before 'posao'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Što radiš? B: ______ posao za šefa.
When someone asks 'What are you doing?', the most natural response is 'Radim' (I am working/doing).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are telling your boss you finished the task.
'Odradio sam' is the perfective past tense, indicating the job is finished.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJa danas ______ posao u uredu.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular: 'radim'.
How do you say 'He does the job well'?
'Raditi' is the correct verb for work, and no preposition 'na' is needed before 'posao'.
A: Što radiš? B: ______ posao za šefa.
When someone asks 'What are you doing?', the most natural response is 'Radim' (I am working/doing).
You are telling your boss you finished the task.
'Odradio sam' is the perfective past tense, indicating the job is finished.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that sounds redundant. 'Rad' is the noun for 'work' in a general sense, but 'posao' is the correct noun for a job or task.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends. For extreme formality, use 'obavljati dužnosti'.
'Raditi' is the verb (to work), and 'posao' is the noun (job/task). Together they form the action of doing a job.
You say 'Radim odličan posao'.
Because 'posao' is the direct object in the Accusative case. 'Posla' is Genitive, used after 'imam' (I have) in some contexts.
Yes, you can say 'radim posao za školu', but 'pišem zadaću' (I'm writing homework) is more common.
Always 'raditi'. 'Činiti' is used for 'to do' in more abstract or creative senses, but never for work.
It means to finish or complete a job, often implying it was a routine task.
Yes, 'posao' can mean a specific business deal or the concept of business in general.
Volim svoj posao.
Expressions liées
tražiti posao
similarTo look for a job.
dobiti posao
builds onTo get a job.
izgubiti posao
contrastTo lose a job.
biti bez posla
contrastTo be unemployed.
