Word
Mikrofon je preglasan ako šapćemo preblizu laptopu.
Meaning
The microphone is too loud if we whisper too close to the laptop.
Part of speech
sentence
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Breakdown of Mikrofon je preglasan ako šapćemo preblizu laptopu.
biti
to be
ako
if
laptop
laptop
preglasan
too loud
Questions & Answers about Mikrofon je preglasan ako šapćemo preblizu laptopu.
Why do we need je in Mikrofon je preglasan? Could we just say Mikrofon preglasan?
In Croatian you normally need the verb biti (to be) as a linking verb between the subject and an adjective:
- Mikrofon je preglasan. = The microphone is too loud.
The form je is 3rd person singular, present tense of biti.
Saying Mikrofon preglasan without je is not standard in normal sentences. You might see adjectives without je in:
- headlines or notes: Mikrofon preglasan! (like a short warning)
- very informal, telegraphic style
But as a full, neutral sentence, you should include je.
Why is it preglasan and not preglasno?