Word
Izdubite sredinu.
Meaning
Hollow out the middle.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Izdubite sredinu.
What does izdubite mean grammatically?
Izdubite is the imperative form of the verb izdubiti, meaning to hollow out, to scoop out, or to carve out.
In this sentence, it is a command:
Izdubite sredinu. = Hollow out the middle.
This form is used for:
- you (plural), or
- formal you (singular)
So it can mean:
- You all, hollow out the middle
- Please hollow out the middle (when speaking politely to one person)
Why is it izdubite and not something like izdubi?
Croatian imperative forms change depending on who is being addressed.
For the verb izdubiti:
- izdubi = command to one person informally
- izdubite = command to more than one person, or one person formally
So:
- Izdubi sredinu. = Hollow out the middle. (to one friend, child, etc.)
- Izdubite sredinu. = Hollow out the middle. (to several people, or politely to one person)
Why is sredinu in that form?