The word 'more' represents both a geographical body of salt water and the entire concept of a summer holiday.
Mot en 30 secondes
- Large body of salt water, specifically the Adriatic in Croatia.
- Neuter noun used with prepositions 'na' (at/to) and 'u' (in).
- Central to Croatian culture, tourism, and daily coastal life.
Pregled
Riječ 'more' jedna je od najvažnijih imenica u hrvatskom jeziku, ne samo zbog geografskog položaja Hrvatske na Jadranskom moru, već i zbog duboke kulturološke povezanosti naroda s obalom. To je imenica srednjeg roda koja se u jednini deklinira kao: more (N), mora (G), moru (D), more (A), more (V), moru (L), morem (I).
Obrasci uporabe
Najčešća uporaba riječi 'more' uključuje prijedloge 'na' i 'u'. Izraz 'ići na more' ne znači samo ići do vode, već podrazumijeva cijeli koncept odlaska na ljetovanje. S druge strane, 'plivati u moru' označava samu fizičku aktivnost u vodi. Važno je napomenuti da se u hrvatskom jeziku 'more' rijetko koristi u množini ('mora'), osim u znanstvenom ili poetskom kontekstu (npr. 'sedam svjetskih mora').
Uobičajeni konteksti
Najčešće se koristi u kontekstu turizma, putovanja, ribolova i vremenske prognoze. Hrvati često koriste more kao orijentir ili simbol opuštanja. Također, more je čest motiv u književnosti i glazbi, gdje simbolizira slobodu ili čežnju.
Usporedba sličnih riječi
'More' se razlikuje od 'oceana' prvenstveno po veličini; oceani su znatno veći i dublji. U usporedbi s 'jezerom', more je uvijek slano i povezano sa svjetskim oceanima, dok su jezera obično slatkovodna i zatvorena kopnom. Također, postoji riječ 'mora' (noćna mora) koja je ženskog roda i nema nikakve veze s vodenom površinom, iako zvuči slično u nekim padežima.
Exemples
Volim gledati more u zalazak sunca.
everydayI love watching the sea at sunset.
Jadransko more je poznato po svojoj čistoći.
formalThe Adriatic Sea is known for its clarity.
Idemo na more sutra!
informalWe are going to the seaside tomorrow!
Znanstvenici proučavaju ekosustav Sredozemnog mora.
academicScientists are studying the ecosystem of the Mediterranean Sea.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Trbuhom za kruhom preko mora
Going overseas in search of a better life
Mirno more!
Smooth sailing! (A wish for a safe journey)
Souvent confondu avec
As a noun, 'mora' means nightmare. As a verb, it means 'he/she must'.
A lake is a body of fresh water surrounded by land, whereas 'more' is salt water.
Modèles grammaticaux
How to Use It
Notes d'usage
The word 'more' is neutral and used across all registers. In Dalmatia, people often just say 'voda' (water) when referring to the sea while swimming, though 'more' remains the correct term. It is almost always used in the singular.
Erreurs courantes
English speakers often try to use the masculine gender, but 'more' is neuter. Another mistake is using the preposition 'u' when they mean they are vacationing at the coast (should be 'na').
Tips
Using 'na' vs 'u' with sea
Use 'na more' when talking about going to the coast for vacation, and 'u more' when you mean jumping into the water.
Watch out for the word 'mora'
In Croatian, 'mora' can mean 'nightmare' (noun) or 'must' (verb). Context is key to distinguish them from 'more'.
The importance of 'Plavo more'
Croatians are very proud of the Adriatic Sea, often calling it 'naše plavo more' (our blue sea) in songs and literature.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *mori, which also gave birth to Latin 'mare' and German 'Meer'.
Contexte culturel
In Croatia, 'going to the sea' is a national ritual every summer. The Adriatic Sea is considered the most beautiful part of the country and is a key part of national identity.
Astuce mémo
Think of the English word 'More'. You always want 'more' time at the Croatian 'more' (sea) because it is so beautiful.
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsRiječ 'more' je srednjeg roda (to more).
Kaže se 'na moru'. Na primjer: 'Trenutno sam na moru'.
'More' je vodena površina, dok 'mora' može biti genitiv riječi more ili zasebna imenica ženskog roda koja znači 'nightmare'.
Ne, množina 'mora' koristi se rijetko, uglavnom u geografiji ili poeziji.
Teste-toi
Svako ljeto idemo ___ more.
Izraz 'ići na more' je standardni izraz za odlazak na ljetovanje ili obalu.
Brod plovi po ___.
Prijedlog 'po' u ovom kontekstu zahtijeva lokativ, koji za riječ 'more' glasi 'moru'.
je / more / danas / toplo
Ovo je najprirodniji redoslijed riječi u izjavnoj rečenici.
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Summary
The word 'more' represents both a geographical body of salt water and the entire concept of a summer holiday.
- Large body of salt water, specifically the Adriatic in Croatia.
- Neuter noun used with prepositions 'na' (at/to) and 'u' (in).
- Central to Croatian culture, tourism, and daily coastal life.
Using 'na' vs 'u' with sea
Use 'na more' when talking about going to the coast for vacation, and 'u more' when you mean jumping into the water.
Watch out for the word 'mora'
In Croatian, 'mora' can mean 'nightmare' (noun) or 'must' (verb). Context is key to distinguish them from 'more'.
The importance of 'Plavo more'
Croatians are very proud of the Adriatic Sea, often calling it 'naše plavo more' (our blue sea) in songs and literature.
Exemples
4 sur 4Volim gledati more u zalazak sunca.
I love watching the sea at sunset.
Jadransko more je poznato po svojoj čistoći.
The Adriatic Sea is known for its clarity.
Idemo na more sutra!
We are going to the seaside tomorrow!
Znanstvenici proučavaju ekosustav Sredozemnog mora.
Scientists are studying the ecosystem of the Mediterranean Sea.
