Language: Articles

Articles are an important part of Bosnian grammar. In Bosnian, there are three articles: definite, indefinite, and zero.

The definite article is used to indicate specificity. It has four forms, depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun it accompanies. For example, “the cat” would be “mačka” in the nominative singular, but “mačke” in the genitive singular.

The indefinite article is used to indicate non-specificity. It also has four forms, similar to the definite article. For example, “a cat” would be “mačka” in the nominative singular, but “mačke” in the genitive singular.

The zero article is used when there is no specific or indefinite reference. It is used with plural nouns and countable nouns in general. For example, “cats” would be “mačke” in the nominative plural, but “mačaka” in the genitive plural.

Understanding and correctly using articles is essential for communicating in Bosnian. It can affect the meaning and interpretation of a sentence. Therefore, it is important to study and practice the various forms of articles in Bosnian grammar.