kada
'Kada' is a versatile word for asking and stating when things happen in Croatian.
kada 30秒了解
- Use 'kada' to ask 'when'.
- Use 'kada' to state 'when' something happens.
- Commonly used for time-related questions and statements.
How Formal Is It?
"Kada ćete posjetiti muzej? (When will you visit the museum?)"
"Kada dolazi autobus? (When is the bus coming?)"
"Kada ćemo jesti? (When are we going to eat?)"
"Kada idemo u park? (When are we going to the park?)"
趣味小知识
The 'k' sound at the beginning is common in Slavic interrogative words.
需要掌握的语法
Kada introduces a question about time.
Kada idemo? (When are we going?)
Kada can introduce a subordinate clause indicating time, similar to 'when' in English. It's often followed by a verb in the present or future tense.
Kada dođem kući, nazvat ću te. (When I come home, I will call you.)
Kada can be used to ask about the frequency of an action, although 'koliko često' (how often) is more common.
Kada obično učiš? (When do you usually study?)
Kada is an adverb and does not change its form based on gender, number, or case.
Kada ste stigli? (When did you arrive?) - applies to any gender/number.
In some contexts, 'kada' can be used to express 'if' or 'whenever' but this is less common for A1 learners and usually implied by context.
Kada trebaš pomoć, javi mi. (When/If you need help, let me know.)
按水平分级的例句
Kada dolaziš kući?
When are you coming home?
Used to ask about the time of an action.
Zovem te kada budem slobodan.
I'll call you when I am free.
Indicates a future action dependent on another event.
Kada si vidio Mariju?
When did you see Marija?
Used to inquire about a past event's timing.
Uvijek je sretna kada je sunčano.
She is always happy when it's sunny.
Expresses a recurring condition and its result.
Kada počinje film?
When does the movie start?
Asking about the start time of an event.
Volim čitati knjige kada imam vremena.
I like to read books when I have time.
Expresses a preference or habit dependent on a condition.
Kada se vraćaš s posla?
When are you coming back from work?
Asking about the return time from an activity.
Jedi kada si gladan.
Eat when you are hungry.
A general instruction or advice based on a condition.
常见搭配
常用短语
Kada dolaziš?
When are you coming?
Ne znam kada.
I don't know when.
Kada je tvoj rođendan?
When is your birthday?
Kada je vlak?
When is the train?
Pitaj ga kada.
Ask him when.
Kada ćemo jesti?
When will we eat?
Kada se vidimo?
When do we see each other?
Zovi me kada si slobodan.
Call me when you are free.
Kada si bio tamo?
When were you there?
Reci mi kada da dođem.
Tell me when to come.
习语与表达
"Kada na vrbi grožđe rodi"
When grapes grow on a willow tree (i.e., never)
To će se dogoditi kada na vrbi grožđe rodi. (That will happen when grapes grow on a willow tree.)
informal"Od kada te znam"
Since I've known you
Od kada te znam, uvijek si optimističan. (Since I've known you, you've always been optimistic.)
neutral"Kada-tada"
Sooner or later
Kada-tada ćemo morati donijeti odluku. (Sooner or later we'll have to make a decision.)
neutral"Ne zna se kada"
It's unknown when
Ne zna se kada će vlak stići. (It's unknown when the train will arrive.)
neutral"Kada bi barem"
If only
Kada bi barem mogao doći s nama. (If only he could come with us.)
neutral"Od kada je svijeta i vijeka"
Since the beginning of time
Od kada je svijeta i vijeka, ljudi traže smisao. (Since the beginning of time, people have been searching for meaning.)
formal"Sve će to doći kada mu bude vrijeme"
Everything will come in its own time
Ne brini, sve će to doći kada mu bude vrijeme. (Don't worry, everything will come in its own time.)
neutral"Kada se sjetim"
When I remember
Kada se sjetim, nasmijem se. (When I remember, I smile.)
neutral"Kada zatreba"
When needed / If necessary
Javi mi kada zatreba pomoć. (Let me know when help is needed.)
neutral"Kada ti kažem"
When I tell you
Dođi kada ti kažem. (Come when I tell you.)
informal小贴士
Basic question word
Kada is one of the first question words you'll learn. It's essential for asking about time.
Pronunciation
The 'a' in kada is pronounced like the 'a' in father. The 'd' is soft, like in day.
Asking 'When?'
To ask 'When?', you simply use Kada? For example, 'Kada je ručak?' (When is lunch?)
In sentences
You can use kada at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. 'Kada idemo?' (When are we going?) or 'Ne znam kada.' (I don't know when.)
Responding with time
When someone asks 'Kada?', you can respond with a specific time like 'Danas' (Today), 'Sutra' (Tomorrow), or 'U tri sata' (At three o'clock).
Contrast with 'dok'
While kada means 'when' in a general sense, 'dok' means 'while' or 'as long as,' referring to an ongoing action. Don't confuse them!
Common phrases
Practice phrases like 'Kada je tvoj rođendan?' (When is your birthday?) or 'Kada se vidimo?' (When do we see each other?).
Don't overthink placement
For basic questions, kada usually comes first. As you advance, you'll see more flexible sentence structures, but start simple.
Listen for it
Pay attention to native speakers using kada in conversations and media. You'll quickly get a feel for its natural usage.
Practice asking
Try to form five simple questions using kada right now. This active practice will help solidify your understanding.
记住它
记忆技巧
Think of a 'cadet' asking, 'Kada (When) do we start training?'
视觉联想
Imagine a calendar (representing 'when') with a big 'KADA' written on it, perhaps with a picture of a clock or a sundial.
Word Web
挑战
Try to ask 5 'when' questions in Croatian, using 'kada'.
词源
Proto-Slavic *kъda
原始含义: where, when
Indo-European, Balto-Slavic, South Slavic文化背景
In Croatian, 'kada' is a straightforward word for 'when'. It's essential for asking about timing in daily conversations, whether you're inquiring about someone's arrival or a specific event. There aren't many unique cultural nuances tied directly to this word, but mastering its use will significantly help you navigate social interactions and planning in Croatia.
自我测试 30 个问题
Write a short sentence asking 'When is your birthday?' in Croatian. Remember to use 'kada'.
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Sample answer
Kada je tvoj rođendan?
Translate 'When do you work?' into Croatian. Keep it simple.
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Kada radiš?
Form a question in Croatian asking 'When does the store open?'.
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Kada se otvara trgovina?
What is Marko asking?
Read this passage:
Marko pita: 'Kada idemo kući?' Ana kaže: 'Idemo sada.'
What is Marko asking?
Marko uses 'kada' (when) and 'idemo kući' (we go home).
Marko uses 'kada' (when) and 'idemo kući' (we go home).
What time is breakfast?
Read this passage:
Kada je doručak? U sedam sati.
What time is breakfast?
The passage states 'U sedam sati' which means 'At seven o'clock'.
The passage states 'U sedam sati' which means 'At seven o'clock'.
What is the friend asking?
Read this passage:
Prijatelj pita: 'Kada dolaziš?' Ja odgovaram: 'Dolazim uskoro.'
What is the friend asking?
'Kada dolaziš?' translates to 'When are you coming?'.
'Kada dolaziš?' translates to 'When are you coming?'.
Imagine you're planning a weekend trip. Write three sentences about when you plan to do different activities, using 'kada' at least once. (e.g., 'Kada idemo na more? Idemo u subotu.')
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Sample answer
Kada ćemo ići na izlet? Planiram da idemo u nedjelju ujutro. Kada se vraćamo? Vraćamo se navečer.
You are making arrangements with a friend. Write three questions asking 'when' something will happen. (e.g., 'Kada je tvoj rođendan?')
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Sample answer
Kada se nalazimo? Kada ćemo se čuti telefonom? Kada ti odgovara?
Describe a typical day in your life, mentioning 'when' you do at least three different activities. Use 'kada' at least once in your description.
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Ujutro ustajem rano. Kada doručkujem, idem na posao. Navečer se vraćam kući i odmaram.
What did the grandmother say about when she would travel again?
Read this passage:
Kada je bila mlada, moja baka je puno putovala. Posjetila je mnoge zemlje i upoznala različite kulture. Uvijek je govorila da je putovanje najbolji način da se nauči nešto novo. Pitala sam je: 'Bako, kada ćeš opet putovati?' Odgovorila je sa smiješkom: 'Možda jednog dana, kada budem imala više vremena.'
What did the grandmother say about when she would travel again?
The passage states: 'Možda jednog dana, kada budem imala više vremena.'
The passage states: 'Možda jednog dana, kada budem imala više vremena.'
What did Marko decide to do when the bus didn't arrive?
Read this passage:
Marko je čekao autobus. Pitao se kada će doći. Gledao je na sat i bio sve nestrpljiviji. Na kraju je odlučio prošetati do iduće stanice, misleći da će tamo autobus stići brže. Kada je stigao na iduću stanicu, vidio je da autobus upravo dolazi.
What did Marko decide to do when the bus didn't arrive?
The passage says: 'Na kraju je odlučio prošetati do iduće stanice.'
The passage says: 'Na kraju je odlučio prošetati do iduće stanice.'
When did Ana decide to hold her birthday party?
Read this passage:
Ana je planirala zabavu za svoj rođendan. Poslala je pozivnice prijateljima i pitala ih kada im najbolje odgovara. Neki su rekli da im odgovara subota, a drugi nedjelja. Ana je na kraju odlučila da će zabava biti u subotu navečer, kada većina njenih prijatelja može doći.
When did Ana decide to hold her birthday party?
The passage states: 'Ana je na kraju odlučila da će zabava biti u subotu navečer.'
The passage states: 'Ana je na kraju odlučila da će zabava biti u subotu navečer.'
This sentence asks 'When will we go to the store?' The word order 'Kada ćemo ići u trgovinu?' is the natural way to form this question in Croatian.
To ask 'When does the train arrive in Zagreb?', the word 'Kada' (When) comes first, followed by the subject and verb. The structure 'Kada vlak stiže u Zagreb?' is correct.
This exercise translates to 'When will the concert start?' In Croatian, 'Kada' is typically placed at the beginning of the question. The correct order is 'Kada će koncert početi?'
Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about a time you had to make a difficult decision. Use 'kada' at least once.
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Sample answer
Sjećam se kada sam morao donijeti vrlo tešku odluku o svojoj karijeri. Bilo je to prije nekoliko godina i nisam znao što učiniti. Konačno, odlučio sam riskirati i to se isplatilo.
Describe a future event you are looking forward to. Include 'kada' in a sentence about when it will happen.
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Sample answer
Jako se veselim svom sljedećem putovanju u Hrvatsku. Kada budem tamo, planiram posjetiti Dubrovnik i Split. Nadam se da će biti sunčano i toplo.
Imagine you are giving advice to a friend about a problem. Write two sentences using 'kada' to introduce conditions for your advice.
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Kada se osjećaš preopterećeno, pokušaj uzeti pauzu i prošetati. Kada ti je potrebna pomoć, nemoj se ustručavati pitati.
Što autor shvati kada vidi vijesti o poplavama i sušama?
Read this passage:
Pročitao sam članak o klimatskim promjenama i zabrinut sam za budućnost. Kada vidim vijesti o poplavama i sušama, shvatim koliko je situacija ozbiljna. Moramo djelovati odmah kako bismo zaštitili planet za buduće generacije.
Što autor shvati kada vidi vijesti o poplavama i sušama?
U tekstu piše: 'Kada vidim vijesti o poplavama i sušama, shvatim koliko je situacija ozbiljna.'
U tekstu piše: 'Kada vidim vijesti o poplavama i sušama, shvatim koliko je situacija ozbiljna.'
Što je autor bio kada je prvi put posjetio Zagreb?
Read this passage:
Bilo je to prije mnogo godina kada sam prvi put posjetio Zagreb. Sjećam se da sam bio impresioniran arhitekturom i živahnom atmosferom. Od tada sam se vraćao mnogo puta i uvijek otkrijem nešto novo i zanimljivo.
Što je autor bio kada je prvi put posjetio Zagreb?
U tekstu piše: 'Sjećam se da sam bio impresioniran arhitekturom i živahnom atmosferom.'
U tekstu piše: 'Sjećam se da sam bio impresioniran arhitekturom i živahnom atmosferom.'
Što se može pojaviti kada putujete?
Read this passage:
Uvijek je dobro imati plan za putovanje, ali je važno biti fleksibilan. Kada putujete, uvijek se mogu pojaviti nepredviđene situacije. Važno je biti spreman prilagoditi se i uživati u neočekivanim avanturama.
Što se može pojaviti kada putujete?
U tekstu piše: 'Kada putujete, uvijek se mogu pojaviti nepredviđene situacije.'
U tekstu piše: 'Kada putujete, uvijek se mogu pojaviti nepredviđene situacije.'
When are you coming home?
I don't know when that will be finished.
Do you remember when we first met?
Read this aloud:
Kada si zadnji put putovao izvan zemlje?
Focus: Kada, zadnji, putovao, izvan, zemlje
你说的:
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Read this aloud:
Kada je najbolje vrijeme za posjetiti Hrvatsku?
Focus: Kada, najbolje, vrijeme, posjetiti, Hrvatsku
你说的:
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Read this aloud:
Mislite li da će biti lakše kada se završi ovaj projekt?
Focus: Mislite, lakše, kada, završi, projekt
你说的:
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Summary
'Kada' is a versatile word for asking and stating when things happen in Croatian.
- Use 'kada' to ask 'when'.
- Use 'kada' to state 'when' something happens.
- Commonly used for time-related questions and statements.
Basic question word
Kada is one of the first question words you'll learn. It's essential for asking about time.
Pronunciation
The 'a' in kada is pronounced like the 'a' in father. The 'd' is soft, like in day.
Asking 'When?'
To ask 'When?', you simply use Kada? For example, 'Kada je ručak?' (When is lunch?)
In sentences
You can use kada at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. 'Kada idemo?' (When are we going?) or 'Ne znam kada.' (I don't know when.)