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Questions & Answers about Danas nosim majicu.
Why is the word for t-shirt majicu instead of majica?
Majica is a feminine noun. Because it is the direct object receiving the action of the verb nosim (the thing you are wearing), it must be in the accusative case. For feminine nouns ending in -a, the ending changes to -u in the accusative singular.
Where is the word for I in this sentence?
Croatian usually drops subject pronouns like ja because the verb ending tells you who is doing the action. The -m at the end of nosim clearly shows it means I am wearing.
Does nosim mean I wear or I am wearing?
It means both! Croatian only has one present tense, so it does not distinguish between I wear generally and I am wearing right now. Context words like danas help you understand which one makes sense.
I learned that the verb nositi means to carry. Why does it mean wearing here?
The verb nositi is used for both carrying physical objects and wearing clothes. Since majicu is a piece of clothing, it naturally translates to wearing in this context.