Basic Verbs

1. Ići

   To go

   Usage

   The key motion verb; combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Imperfective "ići" pairs with perfective "otići". Croatian normally keeps the plain infinitive.

2. Doći

   To come

   Usage

   Used when a person or a vehicle arrives

3. Jesti

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything about meals

4. Piti

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering or declining drinks

5. Kupovati

   To buy

   Usage

   Shopping verb; pair it with the item name

   Grammar Note

   Imperfective "kupovati" pairs with perfective "kupiti"; a single purchase takes the perfective.

6. Vidjeti

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing, and for asking to be shown an item

7. Čekati

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for explaining a meeting arrangement

8. Želim ići

   I want to go

   Usage

   The standard way to state a destination; add a place name

9. Želim jesti

   I want to eat

   Usage

   State what you feel like eating; add the dish name

10. Želim ovo

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at an item and say you would like it

11. Ne treba mi

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Decline a bag, a receipt, or anything else you do not need

12. Tražim

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say what you are trying to find, place or object

13. Imam

    I have it

    Usage

    States possession; used to confirm tickets or bookings

14. Nemam

    I don't have it

    Usage

    States you do not have it, e.g. no cash on you

15. Želim podići novac

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    State your intent at an ATM or a bank

16. Želim rezervirati

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    For booking a table or a room

17. Pomozite mi, molim vas

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    Ask for concrete help: carrying a bag, working a machine

18. Recite mi, molim vas

    Please tell me

    Usage

    Prefaces a question when you want information

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