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Questions & Answers about Često slušamo glazbu.
Why is the word for music 'glazbu' instead of 'glazba'?
The dictionary form of the word is glazba (music), which is a feminine noun. Because it is the direct object of the verb (the thing being listened to), it must be in the accusative case. For feminine nouns ending in -a, this means changing that ending to -u.
Why isn't there a word for 'to' in this sentence?
In English, we say 'listen to' something. In Croatian, the verb slušati (to listen) connects directly to its object without needing an extra connecting word like 'to'. You simply 'listen music', which is exactly why the word glazba takes the direct object form (glazbu).
Where is the word for 'we'?
The ending -mo on the verb slušamo already tells us that 'we' are doing the action. In Croatian, you usually drop the pronoun mi (we) because the verb ending gives you all the information you need.
Can I put često at the end of the sentence?
Yes, word order in Croatian is quite flexible. You could say Slušamo glazbu često, but putting adverbs of frequency like često (often) at the beginning of the sentence or right before the verb is a very natural and common choice.