Word
Iako sam umoran, svejedno učim hrvatski.
Meaning
Although I am tired, I still study Croatian.
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Breakdown of Iako sam umoran, svejedno učim hrvatski.
biti
to be
hrvatski
Croatian
učiti
to study
umoran
tired
Questions & Answers about Iako sam umoran, svejedno učim hrvatski.
What does iako mean here?
Iako is a conjunction meaning although or even though.
In this sentence, it introduces a concessive clause: a clause that presents a contrast.
- Iako sam umoran = Although I am tired
- svejedno učim hrvatski = I still study/am learning Croatian
So iako sets up the idea that something is true, but the main action happens anyway.
Why is sam used here?
Sam is the 1st person singular present form of biti meaning to be.
So:
- sam = I am
- umoran = tired (masculine form)
Together, sam umoran means I am tired.
In Croatian, sam is a short unstressed form, so it usually appears near the beginning of the clause.
Why is there no ja in the sentence?