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Dođite ovuda, molim vas.

Dođite ovuda, molim vas.

Come this way, please.

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What form is dođite?

Dođite is the imperative form of the verb doći (to come).

In this sentence, it means come as a command, invitation, or polite instruction.

It is used for:

more than one person: Come
one person, formally/politely: Come

So dođite can mean either you all come or please come to one person in a polite/formal way.

Why is it dođite and not dođi?

Because dođi is the singular informal imperative, used when speaking to one person you address with ti.

Compare:

Dođi ovuda. = Come this way.
→ said to one person informally
Dođite ovuda. = Come this way.
→ said to several people, or to one person formally/politely

Since the sentence also has molim vas, it sounds polite, so dođite fits naturally.

What exactly does ovuda mean?

Ovuda means this way, through here, or by this route.

It is an adverb that refers to the path or direction someone should take, not just the general location.

A useful comparison:

ovdje = here (location)
ovamo = to here / this way (direction toward here)
ovuda = this way / through here (route, path)

So Dođite ovuda is not just come here, but more specifically come this way / come through here.

Why is molim vas used here?

Molim vas is a polite expression meaning please.

It makes the imperative sound more courteous. Without it, Dođite ovuda is still normal, but molim vas softens it and makes it more polite.

You will often hear molim or molim vas in Croatian when:

asking someone to do something
inviting someone
giving polite directions

So this sentence sounds like something a receptionist, waiter, usher, or official might say.

What does vas mean here?

Vas is the form of vi used here in the expression molim vas.

In this phrase, vas refers to:

you (formal singular), or
you (plural)

So molim vas literally relates to I ask you, but in real usage it simply functions as please.

Why is vas written with a lowercase letter?

In normal Croatian sentences, vas is usually written in lowercase.

Capitalized forms like Vi or Vas are sometimes used in very formal writing, especially:

letters
emails
official communication

But in everyday writing and in ordinary sentences, lowercase is standard:

molim vas

So the sentence is written normally.

Can the word order change?

Yes, Croatian word order is fairly flexible.

You may hear:

Dođite ovuda, molim vas.
Ovuda dođite, molim vas.
Molim vas, dođite ovuda.

All are possible, but they can sound slightly different in emphasis.

Dođite ovuda = neutral instruction
Ovuda dođite = emphasizes this way
Molim vas, dođite ovuda = emphasizes politeness first

The version you were given is very natural and standard.

How do you pronounce dođite and the letter đ?

The letter đ is pronounced somewhat like the j in judge, but softer.

So dođite is approximately:

DOH-jyee-teh

That is only an approximation for English speakers, but it helps at first.

Also:

đ is a single letter in Croatian
it is not the same as d
- j
it has its own sound

The whole sentence is roughly:

DOH-jyee-teh OH-voo-dah, MOH-leem vahs

Again, that is just approximate English-style guidance.

What verb does dođite come from?

It comes from the verb doći, which means to come / to arrive.

This verb is perfective, so it often refers to a completed movement: coming to a place, arriving, or reaching someone.

That is why dođite works well in invitations and directions:

Dođite sutra. = Come tomorrow.
Dođite ovuda. = Come this way.

Croatian often uses this perfective verb where English simply says come.

Is this sentence formal, informal, or both?

It can be formal or plural.

Because of dođite and molim vas, the sentence sounds polite and respectful. It could be said:

to one person formally
to several people
in a service or professional setting

If you wanted an informal singular version, you would usually say:

Dođi ovuda, molim te.

That would be used with one person you address informally.

Is this a common and natural thing to say in Croatian?

Yes, it is completely natural.

You might hear it from:

a receptionist
a doctor or nurse
a waiter
a clerk
someone guiding visitors

It sounds polite and standard. In some situations, Croatians might also say things like:

Izvolite ovuda.
Molim, ovuda.
Dođite ovamo, molim vas.

But Dođite ovuda, molim vas. is absolutely normal and idiomatic.

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