Exercises for Mastering Bosnian Noun Cases: Nominative, Genitive, Dative, and More

Bosnian noun cases form the backbone of effective communication in the Bosnian language, dictating the role that nouns play within sentences. Mastering these cases—Nominative, Genitive, Dative, Accusative, Vocative, Locative, and Instrumental—is essential for achieving fluency. Each case carries specific rules that affect the noun's ending and its relationship to other words in the sentence. Whether you're identifying the subject of a sentence (Nominative), showing possession (Genitive), or indicating the recipient of an action (Dative), understanding these patterns is crucial for both written and spoken Bosnian. Our carefully curated exercises provide a step-by-step approach to mastering each of these noun cases. By working through a variety of scenarios and sentence structures, you will develop a deeper understanding of how to apply the correct endings and forms in context. These exercises are designed to reinforce your learning through repetition and practical usage, helping you internalize the rules and nuances of Bosnian grammar. Whether you are a beginner or seeking to refine your skills, these exercises will guide you towards greater proficiency in the Bosnian language.

Exercise 1

1. Knjiga je na *stolu* (table in locative case).

2. Vidjela sam *mačku* u parku (cat in accusative case).

3. Pismo je stiglo od *prijatelja* (friend in genitive case).

4. Idem kod *liječnika* (doctor in genitive case).

5. Pričao sam sa *sestrama* (sisters in instrumental case).

6. Poklon je za *dijete* (child in dative case).

7. Knjige su *na* stolu (preposition for "on").

8. Ovo je kuća *mog* brata (my in genitive case).

9. Idemo u *školu* (school in accusative case).

10. Prošetali smo pored *rijeke* (river in genitive case).

Exercise 2

1. Moja sestra ide u *školu* svaki dan (place where children learn).

2. Knjiga je na *stolu* (surface where you put things).

3. Kupio sam cvijeće za *majku* (female parent).

4. Pas je pored *kuće* (building where people live).

5. On daje poklon *prijatelju* (male friend).

6. Idemo u *grad* sutra (urban area).

7. Pišem pismo *bratu* (male sibling).

8. Ona je došla iz *Francuske* (country in Europe known for the Eiffel Tower).

9. Auto je ispred *zgrade* (large building).

10. Čekam autobus na *stanici* (place where vehicles stop to pick up passengers).

Exercise 3

1. Moja sestra je kupila *knjigu* u knjižari (što je kupila?).

2. Idemo u *školu* svaki dan (gdje idemo?).

3. Volim miris *cvijeća* u proljeće (čega volim miris?).

4. On je dao poklon *prijatelju* za rođendan (kome je dao poklon?).

5. Ona živi u *Sarajevu* (gdje ona živi?).

6. Moj otac radi u *bolnici* (gdje radi moj otac?).

7. Mi smo se sreli na *trgu* (gdje smo se sreli?).

8. On je pričao o *putovanju* u Italiju (o čemu je pričao?).

9. Kupili smo povrće na *pijaci* (gdje smo kupili povrće?).

10. Djevojčica je dala cvijet *majci* (kome je djevojčica dala cvijet?).