In Croatian grammar, auxiliary verbs are used to help form the various tenses, moods, and voices of other verbs. They play a vital role in expressing specific actions, events, or meanings in a sentence. Some of the common auxiliary verbs in Croatian are “biti” (to be), “htjeti” (to want), and “moći” (can). Mastering the use of auxiliary verbs is essential for learners of the Croatian language, as they help create more complex sentences and convey precise messages.
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the auxiliary verb “biti” (to be)
*On* je (he) bio u kinu jučer.
Mi *smo* (we) bili u školi.
Ona *će* (will) biti sretna kad ga vidi.
Vi *ste* (you) bili u parku prošli tjedan.
Jeste li *vi* (you) bili na koncertu?
Mi *smo* (we) bili u školi.
Ona *će* (will) biti sretna kad ga vidi.
Vi *ste* (you) bili u parku prošli tjedan.
Jeste li *vi* (you) bili na koncertu?
Exercise 2: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the auxiliary verb “htjeti” (to want) or “moći” (can)
*Hoću* (I want) kupiti novu knjigu.
Hoće li *ona* (she) htjeti ići na večeru sa mnom?
Mi *nećemo* (we won’t) moći ići u kazalište sutra.
Je li *on* (he) mogao završiti zadatak?
Hoćeš li ti *moći* (can you) zagrijati večeru?
Hoće li *ona* (she) htjeti ići na večeru sa mnom?
Mi *nećemo* (we won’t) moći ići u kazalište sutra.
Je li *on* (he) mogao završiti zadatak?
Hoćeš li ti *moći* (can you) zagrijati večeru?
