Potpisana izjava je sada potpuna.

to be

Breakdown of Potpisana izjava je sada potpuna.

• sada: now
• potpun: complete
• potpisana izjava: signed statement

Questions & Answers about Potpisana izjava je sada potpuna.

Why does potpisana end in -a?

Because it agrees with izjava, which is a feminine singular noun in the nominative case.

• izjava = feminine singular nominative
• so the adjective/participle modifying it must match:
  • potpisan (masculine)
  • potpisana (feminine)
  • potpisano (neuter)

So potpisana izjava means signed statement/declaration, with both words matching grammatically.

What exactly is potpisana here: an adjective or a verb form?

It is a past passive participle used like an adjective.

It comes from the verb potpisati = to sign.
The participle potpisan / potpisana / potpisano means signed.

In this sentence, it behaves just like an adjective because it describes the noun izjava:

• potpisana izjava = a signed statement

This is very common in Croatian:

• zatvorena vrata = closed door(s)
• napisano pismo = written letter

Why is potpuna also feminine singular?