Word
Pokušavam zadržati dobru energiju čak i kad protivnik vodi.
Meaning
I try to keep good energy even when the opponent is leading.
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Breakdown of Pokušavam zadržati dobru energiju čak i kad protivnik vodi.
dobar
good
kad
when
pokušavati
to try
voditi
to lead
Questions & Answers about Pokušavam zadržati dobru energiju čak i kad protivnik vodi.
Why is it pokušavam zadržati and not something like pokušavam da zadržim?
In standard Croatian, the verb pokušavati / pokušati is normally followed by an infinitive:
- Pokušavam zadržati dobru energiju. – I’m trying to keep good energy.
Using da + present tense (pokušavam da zadržim) is much more typical for Serbian or for some colloquial speech in parts of Croatia, but in standard Croatian infinitive after pokušavati is the default and sounds more natural.
So:
- pokušavam zadržati ✅ (standard Croatian)
- pokušavam da zadržim ⚠️ (feels more Serbian / non‑standard in Croatia)
What’s the difference between zadržati, zadržavati, držati, and održati?