Exercises for Bosnian Noun Declension: Singular and Plural Forms

Mastering noun declension is a fundamental aspect of learning the Bosnian language, as it affects how nouns change based on their role in a sentence. This page is dedicated to helping you understand and practice singular and plural forms of Bosnian nouns. Noun declension in Bosnian involves different cases, each with its own set of endings, and this can be particularly challenging for English speakers. Through a series of targeted exercises, you will become more familiar with these patterns, enabling you to read, write, and converse more accurately in Bosnian. The exercises are designed to provide practical experience with both regular and irregular noun forms, covering a wide array of common and useful vocabulary. You will find activities that help reinforce the basic rules, as well as more advanced tasks that challenge your understanding and application of these rules in various contexts. By engaging with these exercises, you will gradually build your proficiency and confidence in using the Bosnian language correctly. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will serve as a valuable resource in your language learning journey.

Exercise 1

1. Na stolu je jedna *jabuka* (fruit, singular form).

2. U vrtu rastu lijepe *cvijeće* (flower, plural form).

3. Moj prijatelj ima crvenog *bicikla* (vehicle, singular form).

4. Na polici su stare *knjige* (book, plural form).

5. Vidio sam malog *psa* u parku (animal, singular form).

6. U učionici su bile dvije *stolice* (furniture, plural form).

7. Kupila sam novu *haljinu* za zabavu (clothing, singular form).

8. Na plaži su ležale plave *školjke* (object found on the beach, plural form).

9. U šumi smo našli zelene *lišće* (part of a tree, plural form).

10. Na stolu je bio veliki *kolač* (dessert, singular form).

Exercise 2

1. Moj prijatelj voli da pije *kafu* svakog jutra (singular form of a popular morning drink).

2. Učiteljica je podijelila *knjige* učenicima (plural form of an object you read).

3. Na stolu se nalazi mnogo *jabuka* (plural form of a common fruit).

4. Moja sestra ima novu *haljinu* za zabavu (singular form of an item of clothing).

5. U parku ima puno *cvijeća* (plural form of something that blooms).

6. Kupio sam *kaput* za zimu (singular form of winter outerwear).

7. Djeca su igrala s *loptama* u dvorištu (plural form of an object used in sports).

8. Na stolu su bile četiri *čaše* (plural form of something you drink from).

9. Učitelj je stavio *olovku* na sto (singular form of a writing instrument).

10. Imamo dva *auta* u garaži (plural form of a vehicle).

Exercise 3

1. Moja sestra ima *knjigu* u ruci (jedna knjiga).

2. Vidjeli smo *ptice* u parku (više ptica).

3. Kupila sam *jabuku* za doručak (jedna jabuka).

4. U gradu ima mnogo *ljudi* (više osoba).

5. Moj pas voli da se igra sa *loptom* (jedna lopta).

6. Na stolu su bile tri *čaše* (više čaša).

7. U zoološkom vrtu smo vidjeli *tigra* (jedan tigar).

8. U kutiji je bilo pet *olovaka* (više olovaka).

9. Moja baka ima lijep *vrt* (jedan vrt).

10. Na plaži smo pronašli mnogo *školjki* (više školjki).