Breakdown of Arhitekt gradi novi neboder. Osim toga, planira stambeni kompleks.
nov
new
graditi
to build
planirati
to plan
osim toga
besides, in addition
Questions & Answers about Arhitekt gradi novi neboder. Osim toga, planira stambeni kompleks.
How does osim toga function here compared to other words from this lesson like štoviše?
Osim toga literally means 'apart from that' or 'besides that' and is used to add related information. While štoviše (moreover) emphasizes that the new information takes things a step further or is more impressive, osim toga simply adds an additional, equal point, very much like uz to.
Why is the pronoun toga in the genitive case in the phrase osim toga?
The preposition osim (except or besides) always dictates the genitive case. Here, it is paired with the demonstrative pronoun taj (that), which changes to toga in the genitive.
How is the adjective stambeni formed in the phrase stambeni kompleks?
Stambeni (residential) is derived from the noun stan (apartment or flat). The suffix -beni creates adjectives relating to a specific purpose or function, making a stambeni kompleks a complex built specifically for housing.
Why don't the endings of novi neboder and stambeni kompleks change, given that they are the direct objects receiving the action?
They are indeed in the accusative case as direct objects. However, because they are masculine inanimate nouns (lifeless objects), their accusative form remains identical to their nominative (dictionary) form. The endings would only change if they were grammatically animate.