Breakdown of Koliko ovaj auto košta, toliko i vrijedi.
ovaj
this (m) / ova (f), ovo (n)
i
and (additive)
auto
car (short form)
koliko
how much, how many
Questions & Answers about Koliko ovaj auto košta, toliko i vrijedi.
How does the koliko ..., toliko ... structure work in this sentence?
It creates a proportional relationship between two clauses, acting like the English pattern "as much as..., that much...". The first part (koliko) sets a quantity or degree, and the second part (toliko) matches it. Here, it tells us that the car's worth perfectly matches its cost.
Why is there an i before vrijedi? Does it mean "and" here?
While i usually means "and", in this sentence it acts as an emphatic particle. When used in a koliko ..., toliko ... structure, it reinforces the balance between the two halves, meaning something closer to "indeed" or "actually". It emphasizes that the car is indeed worth that exact amount.
Could we swap the order of the clauses and put toliko first?
It is technically understandable but highly unnatural. In this correlative structure, the dependent clause starting with koliko establishes the baseline condition, so it almost always comes first. The main clause with toliko provides the conclusion or result, so it naturally follows.
Why isn't the subject repeated in the second half, such as saying toliko on i vrijedi?