Word
Provjerite rok trajanja.
Meaning
Check the expiry date.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Provjerite rok trajanja.
What does provjerite mean, and what form is it?
Provjerite means check.
It is the imperative form of the verb provjeriti (to check / to verify). In this sentence, it is used as a command or instruction.
More specifically, provjerite is the imperative used for:
- you (plural) — when speaking to more than one person
- formal you (singular) — when speaking politely to one person
So it can mean either:
- Check! said to several people
- Check! said politely to one person
Why is it provjerite and not provjeri?
Croatian distinguishes between different imperative forms depending on who you are speaking to.
- provjeri = check! to one person informally
- provjerite = check! to several people or one person formally/politely
So if a label, notice, or instruction says Provjerite rok trajanja, it sounds neutral, polite, and appropriate for the general public.
What does rok trajanja mean literally?