Odijelo je novo.

to be

Breakdown of Odijelo je novo.

• nov: new
• odijelo: a suit (clothing)

Questions & Answers about Odijelo je novo.

Why does novo end in -o?

Because odijelo is a neuter singular noun, and the adjective has to agree with it.

In Croatian, adjectives usually match the noun in:

• gender
• number
• case

So here:

• odijelo = neuter singular
• novo = neuter singular form of nov (new)

Compare:

• nov kaput = a new coat (masculine)
• nova haljina = a new dress (feminine)
• novo odijelo = a new suit (neuter)

So novo is used because it matches odijelo.

What gender is odijelo, and how can I tell?