Questions & Answers about Četiri i tri su sedam.
Why is the word i (and) used here instead of 'plus'?
In simple everyday math, Croatian often uses i (and) to mean 'plus'. You can also use the word plus, but i is very natural and common when reading basic sums aloud.
Why does the sentence use su (are) to mean 'equals'?
The word su means 'are'. Just like in English where you can say 'four and three are seven', Croatian uses the plural 'are' for the result of adding numbers together. You might also hear people use je (is) or jednako je (is equal to).
Do the numbers četiri, tri, and sedam change their endings in math sentences?
No. When you are just counting, reading numbers as a sequence, or doing basic math like this, you use the basic dictionary forms of the numbers. You don't have to worry about changing their endings for grammar here.
How do I pronounce the letter č in četiri?
The letter č sounds like a hard 'ch' in English, similar to the sound in the word 'match' or 'chalk'.