Povratna čaša je prazna.

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Breakdown of Povratna čaša je prazna.

• prazan: empty
• povratna čaša: a reusable deposit cup

Questions & Answers about Povratna čaša je prazna.

What does povratna mean here?

Here, povratna means returnable or deposit-return. It is commonly used for bottles, cups, and similar items that you give back after use, often to get a deposit back.

So povratna čaša is not just any cup; it is specifically a cup meant to be returned.

Why do povratna and prazna both end in -a?

Because they both agree with čaša, which is a feminine singular noun.

In Croatian, adjectives change form to match the noun’s:

• gender
• number
• case

So with čaša, you need feminine singular forms:

• povratna
• prazna

Compare:

• prazan = masculine
• prazna = feminine
• prazno = neuter

Is čaša feminine? How can I tell?