Word
Izljev vode je problem.
Meaning
An escape of water is a problem.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Izljev vode je problem.
Why is vode used instead of voda?
Because vode is in the genitive singular.
In izljev vode, the second noun tells you what is flowing/spilling/out. Croatian often uses this pattern:
- izljev vode = an outflow/spill of water
- čaša vode = a glass of water
- boca vina = a bottle of wine
So voda changes to vode because it depends on izljev.
What case is izljev in?
Izljev is in the nominative singular.
It is the subject of the sentence:
- Izljev vode = the subject
- je = is
- problem = predicate noun
So the basic structure is:
[subject] + [is] + [noun/complement]
Why is problem not changed into another form?