Raskid ugovora je moguć.

Breakdown of Raskid ugovora je moguć.

biti
to be
moguć
possible
raskid ugovora
contract termination

Questions & Answers about Raskid ugovora je moguć.

Why is ugovora in the form ugovora, not ugovor?

Because ugovora is the genitive singular form of ugovor (contract).

In raskid ugovora, the structure is basically termination of a contract / termination of the contract. Croatian often uses the genitive here where English uses of.

  • ugovor = contract
  • ugovora = of a contract / of the contract

So:

  • raskid ugovora = termination of the contract / contract termination
What exactly is raskid here?

Raskid is a noun, not a verb. It means something like:

  • termination
  • cancellation
  • rescission

The best English choice depends on context, especially legal or business context.

It comes from the verb raskinuti = to terminate / cancel / break off.

So the sentence is built with a noun phrase:

  • raskid ugovora = termination of the contract

rather than with a verb like to terminate the contract.

Why is it moguć, not moguće?

Because moguć is an adjective agreeing with raskid, and raskid is masculine singular.

Agreement in Croatian means the adjective matches the noun in:

Here:

  • raskid = masculine singular
  • so the adjective is moguć = masculine singular

Compare:

  • Raskid ugovora je moguć. = Termination of the contract is possible.
  • Promjena je moguća. = The change is possible. (promjena is feminine)
  • Rješenje je moguće. = The solution is possible. (rješenje is neuter)
Why is je used here?

Je is the 3rd person singular present tense of biti (to be), meaning is.

So the sentence structure is:

  • Raskid ugovora = subject
  • je = is
  • moguć = possible

Literally:

  • Termination of the contract is possible.

Croatian often uses forms of biti just like English uses to be.

Can the word order change?

Yes. Croatian word order is more flexible than English.

The neutral order here is:

  • Raskid ugovora je moguć.

But you may also see:

  • Moguć je raskid ugovora.

This means the same thing, but it can sound a bit more formal or place more focus on moguć (possible).

In everyday learning, it is safest to treat Raskid ugovora je moguć. as the standard neutral version.

Does raskid ugovora mean the same as otkaz ugovora?

Not always. They can overlap, but they are not identical in every context.

  • raskid ugovora often means termination/rescission of a contract
  • otkaz ugovora can also mean termination/notice of termination of a contract, but otkaz is also used very often for things like:
    • dismissal from a job
    • cancellation
    • notice period

In legal and administrative language, the exact choice depends on the type of contract and the legal mechanism involved. So as a learner, it is good to know that raskid and otkaz are related but not always interchangeable.

Could Croatian also express this idea with a verb instead of the noun raskid?

Yes. A very common alternative is:

  • Ugovor je moguće raskinuti.

Literally:

  • The contract is possible to terminate
  • more natural English: The contract can be terminated.

So Croatian can express this idea in at least two common ways:

  1. Raskid ugovora je moguć.

    • more noun-based
    • Termination of the contract is possible
  2. Ugovor je moguće raskinuti.

    • more verb-based
    • The contract can be terminated

Both are correct. The first often sounds a bit more formal or administrative.

Why is there no word for the in this sentence?

Because Croatian has no articles like English a/an/the.

So:

  • ugovor can mean a contract or the contract
  • raskid ugovora can mean termination of a contract or termination of the contract

You understand which one is meant from the context.

That is why learners from English-speaking backgrounds often feel something is “missing,” but in Croatian this is completely normal.

Is moguć being used as an adjective or something like an adverb here?

It is an adjective, used predicatively.

That means it comes after je and describes the subject:

  • Raskid ugovora je moguć.

This is similar to English:

  • The termination is possible.

So moguć is not functioning like an adverb such as possibly. It is an adjective meaning possible.

What is the dictionary form of ugovora and how would I recognize it?

The dictionary form is ugovor.

A learner should recognize that many masculine nouns change in the genitive singular by adding -a:

  • ugovor → ugovora
  • zakon → zakona
  • plan → plana

So if you see ugovora, it is often a clue that the base noun is ugovor.

This is very common in Croatian, especially after another noun where English would use of.

Is this sentence formal?

Yes, it sounds somewhat formal, administrative, or legal, though it is still perfectly normal Croatian.

You might see it in:

  • contracts
  • official notices
  • terms and conditions
  • legal documents
  • customer service information

That is because noun-heavy expressions like raskid ugovora are especially common in formal Croatian.

A more conversational way to express a similar idea might use a verb instead, depending on context.

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