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What does idite mean grammatically?
Idite is the imperative form of the verb ići (to go).
In this sentence, it means go!, but specifically:
- plural: speaking to more than one person
- or formal/polite singular: speaking respectfully to one person
So Idite napred. can mean:
- Go forward. to several people
- or Go forward. to one person, politely
Why is it idite and not idi?
Because Serbian distinguishes between:
- idi = imperative for one person informally
- idite = imperative for more than one person, or one person formally
So:
- Idi napred. = Go forward. said to one friend, child, etc.
- Idite napred. = Go forward. said politely or to a group
What does napred mean?
Napred is an adverb meaning:
- forward
- ahead
- sometimes onward
In Idite napred., it tells the direction of movement.
It is very common in instructions, directions, and commands.
Is napred the same as ispred?