Breakdown of Ta krojačica ima staro glačalo, ali kaže da njime najbolje pegla košulje.
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Questions & Answers about Ta krojačica ima staro glačalo, ali kaže da njime najbolje pegla košulje.
What does ta mean here?
Ta is a demonstrative word, usually meaning that or sometimes this, depending on context and tone.
In Ta krojačica, it points to a specific tailor/dressmaker already known in the conversation:
- ta krojačica = that tailor / that dressmaker
- in some contexts, it can feel like that particular dressmaker
Croatian demonstratives are often more flexible than English this/that, so the exact translation depends on context.
Does krojačica specifically mean a female tailor?
Yes. Krojačica is feminine and refers to a woman.
Related forms:
- krojač = a male tailor
- krojačica = a female tailor / dressmaker
The ending -ica is a common feminine ending in Croatian nouns.
Why is it staro glačalo and not stara glačalo?