Questions & Answers about Moj novi gazda je vrlo strog.
Why do the words moj novi and strog take masculine endings if gazda ends in '-a'?
Even though gazda ends in '-a' and declines like a feminine noun, its actual gender is masculine because it refers to a male person. In Croatian, adjectives always agree with the natural gender of the person. Therefore, any adjectives describing him must be in the masculine form.
Why does novi end in '-i' but strog doesn't?
This highlights the difference between definite and indefinite masculine adjectives. We use the definite form novi as part of the noun phrase moj novi gazda. We use the indefinite form strog because it comes right after the verb je to state a fact about the subject. Adjectives in this position usually take the short, indefinite form.
Is gazda the exact same as the word šef?
They are similar but have slightly different meanings. šef is the standard word for a boss or manager at a workplace. gazda is more traditional or informal; it is often used to mean a business owner, a landlord, or the head of a household.
If gazda takes feminine noun endings, how would I say 'I see my new boss' in the accusative case?