Business & Work

1. Imam sastanak u deset sati

   I have a meeting at ten o'clock

   Usage

   Used to inform others about a scheduled business meeting

   Grammar Note

   "imam" is first-person singular of "imati" (to have). Time is expressed with "u" + accusative

2. Mogu li dobiti vašu posjetnicu?

   May I have your business card?

   Usage

   Used when exchanging business cards in a professional setting

   Grammar Note

   "Mogu li" + infinitive forms a polite request. "posjetnica" becomes "posjetnicu" in the accusative

3. Dopustite mi da se predstavim

   Allow me to introduce myself

   Usage

   Formal phrase used to begin a self-introduction in business settings

   Grammar Note

   "dopustite" is the polite imperative of "dopustiti" (to allow). "da" introduces the subordinate clause

4. Radim za tvrtku koja se bavi tehnologijom

   I work for a technology company

   Usage

   Used to describe your employer or industry

   Grammar Note

   "koja se bavi" + instrumental case means "which deals with" — a relative clause construction

5. Možemo li razgovarati o uvjetima ugovora?

   Can we discuss the terms of the contract?

   Usage

   Used during business negotiations or contract discussions

   Grammar Note

   "Možemo li" + infinitive = polite question. "o" + locative case introduces the topic

6. Pošaljite mi ponudu e-mailom

   Please send me the quote by email

   Usage

   Used to request a written quote or proposal after business discussions

   Grammar Note

   "pošaljite" is the plural imperative of "poslati" (to send). "e-mailom" is instrumental case indicating means

7. Koje je vaše radno vrijeme?

   What are your business hours?

   Usage

   Used to ask about a company's or shop's working hours

   Grammar Note

   "Radno vrijeme" (opening hours) is a neuter singular noun, so the question word is "koje" and the verb is "je". "Radni sati" means hours worked, not opening hours

8. Hvala vam na suradnji

   Thank you for your cooperation

   Usage

   Formal expression of gratitude for professional cooperation

   Grammar Note

   "na" + locative expresses the object of gratitude. "vam" is the polite dative of "vi"

9. Trebam više vremena za razmišljanje

   I need more time to think it over

   Usage

   Used to politely defer a decision during negotiations

   Grammar Note

   "trebam" is first-person singular of "trebati" (to need). "za" + accusative indicates purpose

10. Možemo li zakazati sljedeći sastanak?

    Can we schedule the next meeting?

    Usage

    Used at the end of a meeting to arrange the next appointment

    Grammar Note

    "Možemo li" + infinitive forms a polite suggestion. "sljedeći" is an adjective meaning "next"

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