Putovati describes the act of traveling or moving between locations.
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- To move from one place to another.
- Used for tourism, business, or commuting.
- Indicates the process of traveling over time.
Pregled
Glagol 'putovati' je nesvršeni glagol koji označava radnju kretanja kroz prostor. U hrvatskom jeziku često se koristi za izražavanje želje, navike ili planova vezanih uz promjenu lokacije. 2) Obrasci uporabe: Najčešće se koristi s prijedlozima 'u' (za države i gradove) ili 's' (za prijevozna sredstva). Na primjer: 'Putujem u Zagreb' ili 'Putujem vlakom'. 3) Uobičajeni konteksti: Koristi se u svakodnevnom govoru kada opisujemo odmor, poslovna putovanja ili svakodnevni odlazak na posao (tzv. commuting). Također se često pojavljuje u upitima o planovima: 'Kamo putuješ ovog ljeta?'. 4) Usporedba sličnih riječi: 'Ići' je općenitiji glagol kretanja koji može značiti bilo kakvo pomicanje, dok 'putovati' uvijek implicira dulje putovanje ili promjenu mjesta boravka. 'Otputovati' je svršeni oblik koji naglašava trenutak polaska, dok 'putovati' naglašava sam proces kretanja.
Examples
Često putujem vlakom.
everydayI often travel by train.
Moja tvrtka putuje u inozemstvo.
formalMy company is traveling abroad.
Kamo putuješ za vikend?
informalWhere are you traveling for the weekend?
Studenti putuju radi istraživanja.
academicStudents are traveling for research.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
Sretan put!
Have a safe trip!
Putovati s ruksakom
To backpack
Ljubitelj putovanja
Travel enthusiast
Often Confused With
Ići is a general verb for movement (walking, driving, etc.). Putovati specifically implies a journey or trip.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Putovati is a neutral verb used in all registers. It is highly common in daily conversation. Always use the instrumental case for the means of transport.
Common Mistakes
Learners often add the preposition 'sa' before the means of transport, which is incorrect. Another error is using 'putovati' for simple walking to the store.
Tips
Use instrumental case for transport
When mentioning the vehicle, use the instrumental case without 'sa'. For example, say 'Putujem vlakom' instead of 'Putujem sa vlakom'.
Do not confuse with 'ići'
Use 'ići' for short, daily movements and 'putovati' for longer trips. 'Putovati' implies a significant distance or duration.
Travel culture in Croatia
Croatians love to travel, especially to the coast in summer. Using this verb will help you discuss your holiday plans with locals.
Word Origin
Derived from the Slavic root 'put', meaning way or path. It is related to the Old Church Slavonic word for journey.
Cultural Context
Traveling is highly valued in Croatian culture as a way to explore the diverse Adriatic coast and neighboring European countries.
Memory Tip
Think of 'put' (a path or road). If you are on a 'put', you are 'putovati'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsGlagol se konjugira kao: ja putujem, ti putuješ, on/ona putuje, mi putujemo, vi putujete, oni putuju. To je pravilan glagol koji slijedi standardne nastavke za glagole na -ati.
Putovati je nesvršeni glagol koji opisuje proces ili naviku. Otputovati je svršeni glagol koji označava trenutak kada netko napušta polazište.
Bolje je reći 'putujem autom' (instrumental bez prijedloga 'sa'). Prijedlog 'sa' se koristi samo ako putujete u društvu osobe.
Ne, koristi se za bilo kakvo kretanje na udaljenije lokacije, uključujući posao, školu ili obiteljske posjete.
Test Yourself
Ja svake godine ___ u Italiju.
Subjekt je 'ja', stoga glagol mora biti u prvom licu jednine.
Kako reći 'I travel by bus'?
Za prijevozno sredstvo koristimo instrumental bez prijedloga.
mi / u / putujemo / Split
Standardni redoslijed je subjekt-predikat-objekt/adverbijal.
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Summary
Putovati describes the act of traveling or moving between locations.
- To move from one place to another.
- Used for tourism, business, or commuting.
- Indicates the process of traveling over time.
Use instrumental case for transport
When mentioning the vehicle, use the instrumental case without 'sa'. For example, say 'Putujem vlakom' instead of 'Putujem sa vlakom'.
Do not confuse with 'ići'
Use 'ići' for short, daily movements and 'putovati' for longer trips. 'Putovati' implies a significant distance or duration.
Travel culture in Croatia
Croatians love to travel, especially to the coast in summer. Using this verb will help you discuss your holiday plans with locals.
Examples
4 of 4Često putujem vlakom.
I often travel by train.
Moja tvrtka putuje u inozemstvo.
My company is traveling abroad.
Kamo putuješ za vikend?
Where are you traveling for the weekend?
Studenti putuju radi istraživanja.
Students are traveling for research.
