Word
Pusti spojku i polako dodaj gas.
Meaning
Let go of the clutch and slowly add gas.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Breakdown of Pusti spojku i polako dodaj gas.
i
and (additive)
polako
slowly
dodati
to add
pustiti
to let, allow (to release, let go)
Questions & Answers about Pusti spojku i polako dodaj gas.
Why is pusti used here instead of ostavi?
While both verbs can translate to "leave" or "let" in English, pustiti specifically means to release your physical grip on something, let go, or allow someone to do something. Ostaviti means to leave something behind in a place. Since you are releasing the clutch pedal, pusti is the correct choice.
Is spojka the most common word for a car clutch in Croatia?
Spojka is the official standard Croatian word, but you will very often hear mechanics and drivers use the word kvačilo in everyday conversation. It is highly useful to recognize both at a B2 level.
Is dodaj gas the standard way to say "accelerate" in Croatian?
Yes! While you could use the formal verb ubrzati (to accelerate), the phrase dodati gas (literally to add gas) is the most natural and common way to tell someone to step on the accelerator or speed up.
Why are the imperative verbs pusti and dodaj in the perfective aspect here?
Driving instructions usually focus on completing a specific action before moving to the next. You need to fully release the clutch (pusti) and execute the action of giving it gas (dodaj). If the speaker wanted to emphasize the continuous process of adding gas, they might use the imperfective dodavati, but the perfective aspect is standard for step-by-step commands.