Questions & Answers about Moraš ići natrag.
Where is the word for "you" in this sentence?
Croatian usually drops subject pronouns like ti (you) because the verb itself tells you who is doing the action. The -š ending on moraš means it is specifically "you" (singular) who has to do something.
Why are there two verbs right next to each other (moraš ići)?
This works exactly like English! Moraš (you must / you have to) expresses a necessity. It is followed directly by the dictionary form (infinitive) of the main action verb, which is ići (to go).
Could I use nazad instead of natrag to say "back"?
Yes, absolutely. Both natrag and nazad mean "back" or "backwards." They are interchangeable in this situation, and you will hear native speakers use both.
If I wanted to say "I have to go back," what would change?
Only the first verb changes! You would say moram ići natrag. The first verb changes to moram to mean "I have to," but ići stays exactly the same because it is the second verb in the phrase.
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