Questions & Answers about Pas nosi ogrlicu i šetam ga na povocu.
Why is it ogrlicu and not ogrlica?
Because ogrlicu is the accusative singular form of ogrlica.
- ogrlica = nominative singular, the dictionary form
- ogrlicu = accusative singular
In this sentence, ogrlicu is the direct object of nosi (wears / carries), so Serbian uses the accusative:
- Pas nosi ogrlicu. = The dog is wearing a collar.
Since ogrlica is a feminine noun ending in -a, its accusative singular usually changes to -u.
Why is it povocu?
Povocu is the form used after na in the expression na povocu = on a leash.
The base noun is povodac = leash.
After na, Serbian often uses the locative when talking about being on / in / at something in a static sense.
So:
- povodac = leash
- na povocu = on a leash
This is a very common phrase, and it is best learned as a set expression.
Why does the sentence say šetam ga? Who is doing the walking?
The person doing the walking is I, even though is not written.