Irregular verbs in Croatian grammar are verbs that do not follow the standard conjugation patterns that most verbs in the language follow. Their forms can seem unpredictable and need to be memorized individually. These verbs are mixed into regular language use, and learning them is essential for anyone studying Croatian in order to speak, read, and write fluently. The following exercises will test your knowledge of some common irregular verbs in Croatian. Pay attention to the English cues provided next to the correct answers to help you remember the meaning of each verb.
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of irregular verbs
*Jest* (eat) jučer jako dobar ručak.
Ovog ljeta odlučio sam *ići* (go) na more.
Moj brat mora *doći* (come) ranije danas.
Jure će *donijeti* (bring) piće za proslavu.
Nakon napornog dana, volim *leći* (lie down) u krevet i opustiti se.
Ovog ljeta odlučio sam *ići* (go) na more.
Moj brat mora *doći* (come) ranije danas.
Jure će *donijeti* (bring) piće za proslavu.
Nakon napornog dana, volim *leći* (lie down) u krevet i opustiti se.
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of irregular verbs
Kad sam došao kući, mama mi je rekla da *operem* (wash) ruke.
Našli smo izgubljenog psa i odlučili smo ga *hraniti* (feed) i skloniti.
Marija je *ići* (go) u knjižnicu posuditi knjige.
Marko je pao i *povrijediti* (injure) koljeno.
Djeca će *spavati* (sleep) kod bake i djeda ovaj vikend.
Našli smo izgubljenog psa i odlučili smo ga *hraniti* (feed) i skloniti.
Marija je *ići* (go) u knjižnicu posuditi knjige.
Marko je pao i *povrijediti* (injure) koljeno.
Djeca će *spavati* (sleep) kod bake i djeda ovaj vikend.