Breakdown of Moderni uređaji imaju znatno veći kapacitet.
imati
to have
moderan
modern
veći
bigger
uređaj
device
znatno
significantly
kapacitet
capacity
Questions & Answers about Moderni uređaji imaju znatno veći kapacitet.
How does znatno function in this sentence, and could I use daleko or kudikamo instead?
Znatno acts as an amplifier meaning "significantly" or "considerably," boosting the comparative adjective veći (greater). You can absolutely swap it with daleko (far) or kudikamo (by far) without changing the sentence structure. However, znatno sounds a bit more formal and technical, which fits perfectly when talking about the capacity of modern tech.
Since the "greater capacity" is the direct object of the verb imaju, why don't veći and kapacitet have accusative case endings?
They actually are in the accusative case! Kapacitet is a masculine noun, and because it is an inanimate object (not a living being), its accusative form is completely identical to its nominative form. The adjective veći simply agrees with it, so it keeps the nominative-looking form as well. If it were a masculine animate noun, you would see the -eg ending on the adjective.
Can I change the word order and place znatno somewhere else, like after the adjective?
No, amplifiers like znatno, daleko, and kudikamo must stay right in front of the comparative word they are modifying. Breaking up znatno veći into something like veći znatno kapacitet would sound very unnatural in Croatian.
Is there a difference between using uređaji and aparati for "devices" in this context?
Yes. While both can translate to "devices" or "appliances," uređaji is the broader, more modern term used for electronics, smart tech, and computing devices. Aparati is typically used for household appliances (like coffee machines or fridges) or specific mechanical tools (like medical machines). Given that we are talking about modern tech capacity, uređaji is the much better choice.
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