Breakdown of Nevjerojatno, ali istinito!
nevjerojatno
incredible; unbelievably
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Questions & Answers about Nevjerojatno, ali istinito!
Why do nevjerojatno and istinito both end in -o?
They are adjectives in the neuter singular form. In Croatian, when you are describing a general situation, a fact, or an abstract idea rather than a specific masculine or feminine noun, you use the neuter form.
What is the difference between istinito and the word istina?
Istina is a noun meaning 'truth' (as in To je istina - That is the truth). Istinito is an adjective meaning 'true' or 'truthful'. Here, it is used to structurally match the other adjective, nevjerojatno.
How is the word nevjerojatno built?
It comes from the verb vjerovati (to believe). By adding a suffix, it becomes vjerojatno, which usually means 'probably' or 'likely'. Adding the negative prefix ne- gives us nevjerojatno—meaning 'unbelievable' or 'incredible'.
Could I say Nevjerojatno, ali istina instead?
Yes, absolutely! In fact, Nevjerojatno, ali istina (literally 'Incredible, but the truth') is a very common set phrase in everyday speech. The version here with istinito just keeps both words as symmetrical adjectives.