Learn Croatian: Moramo ići ravno. - We have to go straight on.

In Croatian, you usually don't need to use subject pronouns like mi (we) because the verb ending already tells you who is doing the action. The -mo at the end of moramo specifically means "we must" or "we have to".

Why is the second verb ići in its basic dictionary form?

Just like in English when we say "we have to go", Croatian uses a conjugated verb (moramo) followed by the infinitive form of the second verb (ići). The infinitive is the base form of the verb you find in the dictionary.

Does ravno always mean "straight on"?

When giving directions, ravno means "straight ahead" or "straight on". In other contexts, it can also describe something that is physically flat or straight, like a line.

How do I pronounce the ć in ići?

The letter ć makes a soft "ch" sound, similar to the "tu" sound in the English word "nature" or a very soft "ch" in "cheese". It is noticeably softer and lighter than the other Croatian ch-sound, č.