Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
In Croatian, possessives like 'naš' (our), 'vaš' (your), and 'njihov' (their) must match the gender and number of the object they describe.
- Use 'naš' for 'our' (e.g., 'naš auto' - our car).
- Use 'vaš' for 'your' (formal/plural) (e.g., 'vaš pas' - your dog).
- Use 'njihov' for 'their' (e.g., 'njihov stol' - their table).
Possessive Agreement Table
| Pronoun | Masculine | Feminine | Neuter | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Naš (Our)
|
Naš
|
Naša
|
Naše
|
Naši
|
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Vaš (Your)
|
Vaš
|
Vaša
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Vaše
|
Vaši
|
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Njihov (Their)
|
Njihov
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Njihova
|
Njihovo
|
Njihovi
|
Meanings
These words indicate ownership or association with a group (we, you-plural/formal, they). They function as adjectives and must agree with the noun they modify.
Possession
Indicating that an object belongs to a group or a formal individual.
“Naš pas je veseo.”
“Vaš posao je ovdje.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
|
Possessive + Noun
|
Naš auto je brz.
|
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Negative
|
Nije + Possessive + Noun
|
Nije naš auto.
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Question
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Je li + Possessive + Noun?
|
Je li ovo vaš stol?
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Plural
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Possessive-i + Noun
|
Naši prijatelji su ovdje.
|
|
Formal
|
Capitalized Vaš
|
Vaš potpis, molim.
|
|
Neuter
|
Possessive-e + Noun
|
Naše dijete spava.
|
正式程度
Je li ovo Vaša knjiga? (Asking about a book)
Je li ovo vaša knjiga? (Asking about a book)
Je li ovo tvoja knjiga? (Asking about a book)
Tvoja knjiga? (Asking about a book)
Possessive Agreement Map
Masculine
- Naš Our
Feminine
- Naša Our
Neuter
- Naše Our
Gender Matching
Choosing the Ending
Is the noun feminine?
Possessive Categories
Our
- • Naš
- • Naša
- • Naše
Your
- • Vaš
- • Vaša
- • Vaše
Their
- • Njihov
- • Njihova
- • Njihovo
按水平分级的例句
Ovo je naš stol.
This is our table.
Gdje je vaš auto?
Where is your car?
Njihov pas je velik.
Their dog is big.
Naša kuća je ovdje.
Our house is here.
Je li ovo vaš ključ?
Is this your key?
Naše dijete ide u školu.
Our child goes to school.
Njihova djeca su pametna.
Their children are smart.
Vaš odgovor je točan.
Your answer is correct.
Naš novi projekt počinje sutra.
Our new project starts tomorrow.
Vaša pomoć nam je jako važna.
Your help is very important to us.
Njihov prijedlog nije bio prihvaćen.
Their proposal was not accepted.
Naše iskustvo govori suprotno.
Our experience says otherwise.
Cijenimo Vaš doprinos ovoj zajednici.
We appreciate your contribution to this community.
Njihovi stavovi su se promijenili.
Their attitudes have changed.
Naša je odluka konačna.
Our decision is final.
Vaše mišljenje je dobrodošlo.
Your opinion is welcome.
Njihov se utjecaj osjeća u cijeloj regiji.
Their influence is felt throughout the region.
Naša je dužnost zaštititi okoliš.
It is our duty to protect the environment.
Vaša bi prisutnost bila iznimna čast.
Your presence would be an exceptional honor.
Njihova su djela ostala zapamćena.
Their deeds remained remembered.
Našoj je generaciji povjerena velika odgovornost.
Our generation has been entrusted with a great responsibility.
Vašim se riječima ne može prigovoriti.
One cannot object to your words.
Njihovim je trudom postignut ovaj uspjeh.
Their effort achieved this success.
Naše su težnje usklađene s ciljevima.
Our aspirations are aligned with the goals.
容易混淆
Learners confuse singular 'my' with plural 'our'.
Learners confuse informal 'your' with formal/plural 'your'.
Learners confuse 'their' with 'his'.
常见错误
Naš kuća
Naša kuća
Vaš stolovi
Vaši stolovi
Njihov dijete
Njihovo dijete
Naša auto
Naš auto
Vaš prijateljica
Vaša prijateljica
Njihov knjige
Njihove knjige
Naš posao je teška
Naš posao je težak
Vidim vašu prijatelj
Vidim vašeg prijatelja
To je od naš
To je naše
Njihovim prijatelji
Njihovim prijateljima
Našim je prijateljima drago
Našim je prijateljima drago
Vaša je odluka bio dobar
Vaša je odluka bila dobra
Njihovih se mišljenja ne slažem
S njihovim se mišljenjima ne slažem
句型
Ovo je ___ ___.
Gdje je ___ ___?
___ ___ je jako lijep.
Sviđa mi se ___ ___.
Real World Usage
Gdje je vaš auto?
Cijenimo Vaš rad.
Njihov pas je super!
Naš račun, molim.
Je li ovo vaš hotel?
Hvala na Vašem odgovoru.
Check the Noun
Don't match the owner
Capitalize Vaš
Use of 'Naš'
Smart Tips
Check the last letter of the noun to guess the gender.
Always use 'Vaš' instead of 'tvoj'.
Use 'njihov' for 'their'.
Capitalize 'Vaš'.
发音
Naš
Pronounced like 'nash'.
Vaš
Pronounced like 'vash'.
Njihov
Pronounced like 'nyee-hov'.
Statement
Naš je auto brz. ↘
Falling intonation for facts.
Question
Je li ovo vaš auto? ↗
Rising intonation for yes/no questions.
记住它
记忆技巧
Remember: 'Naš' is for 'us', 'Vaš' is for 'you', 'Njihov' is for 'them'. Just add the gender ending like a tail!
视觉联想
Imagine a dog (pas - masculine) wearing a hat labeled 'Naš'. Then imagine a cat (mačka - feminine) wearing a hat labeled 'Naša'.
Rhyme
Naš, Vaš, Njihov, don't be slow, match the gender, watch it grow!
Story
We (Naš) went to the park. You (Vaš) brought your ball. They (Njihov) brought their dog. Everyone had fun.
Word Web
挑战
Label 5 items in your room with a sticky note using the correct possessive (e.g., 'Naš stol').
文化笔记
Possessives are used frequently to show belonging to a family or group.
Often, possessives are shortened or omitted in casual speech.
More formal usage of possessives in daily greetings.
These pronouns originate from Proto-Slavic possessive adjectives.
对话开场白
Je li ovo vaš telefon?
Kako se zove vaš pas?
Što mislite o njihovom prijedlogu?
Je li vaša tvrtka velika?
日记主题
常见错误
Test Yourself
Ovo je ___ kuća.
___ auto je brz.
Find and fix the mistake:
Njihov kuća je velika.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Their dog is here.
Answer starts with: Nji...
Naš + dijete
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
A: Gdje je ___ ured? B: Ovdje.
Score: /8
练习题
8 exercisesOvo je ___ kuća.
___ auto je brz.
Find and fix the mistake:
Njihov kuća je velika.
je / auto / vaš / gdje
Their dog is here.
Naš + dijete
Naš
A: Gdje je ___ ured? B: Ovdje.
Score: /8
常见问题 (8)
It changes because it's an adjective that must agree with the noun's gender and number.
Use 'Vaš' for formal situations or plural 'you'. Use 'tvoj' for one friend.
Yes, 'auto' is masculine in Croatian.
Usually, they end in -o or -e.
No, 'njihov' is strictly for 'they'.
It's a sign of respect in formal writing.
Yes, like 'moj' (my) and 'tvoj' (your).
Use the plural form ending in -i.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
nuestro/vuestro/su
Croatian has a more complex case system.
unser/euer/ihr
German has fewer case endings than Croatian.
notre/votre/leur
French lacks gender agreement for possessives.
watashitachi no/anata-tachi no/karera no
Japanese is agglutinative and lacks gender.
Suffixes (-na/-kum/-hum)
Arabic uses suffixes, not adjectives.
de (的)
Chinese is an isolating language.
