Predočite izvornik javnom bilježniku.

Predočite is the imperative form of the verb predočiti.

In this sentence, it means something like a formal instruction: present / show / submit.

More specifically, predočite is the:

• 2nd person plural imperative
• also used as the polite singular imperative

So it can mean either:

• you all, present ...
• or please present ... when speaking politely to one person

This is very common in notices, official instructions, and administrative language.

In Croatian, as in many European languages, the plural form is also used for polite address to one person.

So predočite can address:

• more than one person
• or one person formally/politely

That is exactly like using polite plural-style address in formal situations. In official instructions, Croatian often uses this form even when the instruction is meant for one applicant or customer.

Izvornik is the direct object of the verb, so it is in the accusative case.

However, izvornik is a masculine inanimate noun, and for many masculine inanimate nouns, the accusative singular looks the same as the nominative singular.

So:

• nominative: izvornik
• accusative: izvornik

That is why you do not see a visible change here.

Because this part means to the notary public, and Croatian uses the dative case for the indirect object.

The verb here is directing something to someone, so:

• javni bilježnik = the notary public
• javnom bilježniku = to the notary public

Both words change because:

• javni becomes javnom
• bilježnik becomes bilježniku

So this is a good example of an adjective and noun both agreeing in:

• case
• gender
• number

The dictionary form is javni bilježnik.

That is the nominative singular form, which is the form you would normally find in a dictionary.

Here is the change:

• nominative: javni bilježnik
• dative: javnom bilježniku

This is a standard masculine noun phrase with an adjective in front of it.

It is an official term. Javni bilježnik is the standard Croatian expression for notary public.

So in this sentence, it is not just:

• public
  • note-taker

It is a fixed legal/administrative term.

That is important, because learners sometimes try to understand it too literally. In practice, you should recognize javni bilježnik as one unit meaning the legal professional.

Predočiti sounds more formal and official than pokazati.

In everyday speech, people often use pokazati for show. But in documents, instructions, bureaucracy, and legal contexts, predočiti is very natural.

So the difference is mostly one of register:

• pokazati = everyday, general
• predočiti = formal, administrative, official

That is why predočite izvornik javnom bilježniku sounds like something from a form, notice, or official procedure.

Izvornik means the original version of a document, not a copy.

In administrative contexts, it is often used for:

• an original certificate
• an original contract
• an original ID-related document
• any original official paper

So the sentence is specifically telling the person to present the original document, not merely a photocopy or scan.

No, Croatian word order is relatively flexible, but this order is very natural for an official instruction.

Predočite izvornik javnom bilježniku sounds neutral and standard.

Because Croatian marks grammatical roles through case endings, you can move parts around more than in English. For example, a different order might still be understandable. But in formal instructions, starting with the verb is very common because it sounds direct and procedural.

So this order works well as a clear command:

• verb first
• then the thing to be presented
• then the person to whom it is presented

The informal singular imperative would be predoči.

So the contrast is:

• predoči = singular informal
• predočite = plural or polite singular/plural

That means:

• speaking casually to one person: Predoči izvornik ...
• speaking politely or formally: Predočite izvornik ...

In real life, the version with predočite is much more likely in official settings.

Predočiti is generally a perfective verb.

That fits the meaning well, because the instruction refers to a single completed action: present the original document.

In Croatian, perfective verbs are very common in commands when the speaker wants the action to be carried out as a complete task.

So the sentence has that official, task-oriented feel:

• do this one concrete thing
• complete the action

That matches administrative language very well.

Yes, absolutely. It sounds very typical of:

• government instructions
• legal procedures
• certification requirements
• notary-related paperwork
• application checklists

The sentence is short, formal, and direct, which is exactly how Croatian administrative language often works.

A native speaker would likely hear it as an official instruction rather than casual conversation.