Breakdown of Doktorica dolazi u školu poslijepodne.
u
to
škola
school
dolaziti
to come
poslijepodne
in the afternoon
Questions & Answers about Doktorica dolazi u školu poslijepodne.
Why is it doktorica instead of doktor?
Because the subject is female. Croatian commonly uses gendered profession nouns: doktorica (feminine), doktor (masculine). The verb dolazi does not change for gender in the present; gender shows up in past forms and adjectives.
Can I use liječnica instead of doktorica?
Yes. In Croatia, liječnica specifically means a medical doctor (physician), while doktorica can mean either a physician or a woman with a doctorate. In everyday speech people often say doktorica for a female physician, and both are understood.
Why is the verb dolazi and not dođe or stiže?
Dolazi (from dolaziti) is imperfective and is used for ongoing or habitual action, or scheduled arrival. Doći (perfective) focuses on the single completed event; for a planned one-time future you’d usually say doći će. Stiže emphasizes the moment of arrival or speed. So dolazi fits habitual or scheduled meaning best.
Does dolazi mean a one-off plan for today or a general habit?