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Questions & Answers about Nosiš udoban kaput.
Why does the adjective udoban not have a special accusative ending here?
Because it is describing kaput (coat), which is a masculine inanimate noun (a thing, not a living being). In the accusative case, adjectives for masculine inanimate nouns look exactly like their nominative (dictionary) form. If you were describing a living masculine noun, the adjective would take an -og ending instead.
Is kaput in the nominative or accusative case? It looks like the dictionary form.
It is in the accusative case because it is the direct object (the thing being worn). Just like the adjective describing it, a masculine inanimate noun like kaput does not change its spelling in the accusative case. It is completely normal for it to look identical to the nominative.
Why isn't there a word for "you" in this sentence?
Croatian often leaves out subject pronouns like ti (you) because the verb ending already shows who is doing the action. The -š at the end of nosiš clearly tells us that "you" (singular) are the one wearing the coat.
Does the verb nositi mean both "to wear" and "to carry"?
Yes! The verb nositi is used for both wearing clothes and carrying objects. You have to use context to tell the difference. Since a kaput is a piece of clothing, "wearing" is the natural translation here, but you would use the exact same verb if you were carrying a heavy box.