Stvar je ispravna.

The item is working.

Breakdown of Stvar je ispravna.

• biti: to be
• stvar: thing
• ispravan: working; in good order

Questions & Answers about Stvar je ispravna.

What does stvar mean here?

Stvar most often means thing, matter, or issue. In this sentence it is a feminine noun in the singular.

Depending on context, Stvar je ispravna could refer to:

• a thing/object
• a document/item
• a matter/case

So stvar is a very general word, much like English thing.

Why is it ispravna and not ispravan?

Because stvar is a feminine singular noun, and the adjective has to agree with it.

The adjective ispravan changes form:

• ispravan = masculine singular
• ispravna = feminine singular
• ispravno = neuter singular

Since stvar is feminine, you need ispravna.

What is je doing in the sentence?

Je is the 3rd person singular present form of biti = to be.

So the structure is:

• stvar = the thing / matter
• je = is
• ispravna = correct / proper / functioning

So literally: The thing is correct or The matter is proper/correct, depending on context.

Why is je in the middle?