Exercises on Bosnian Prepositions of Place: In, On, At, and More

Mastering prepositions of place is essential for effective communication in any language, and Bosnian is no exception. In this series of exercises, we will focus on the Bosnian prepositions "u" (in), "na" (on), "kod" (at), and several others that frequently appear in everyday conversation. By understanding and practicing these prepositions, you will be able to describe locations, directions, and spatial relationships more accurately and naturally in Bosnian. These exercises are designed to help both beginners and intermediate learners gain confidence and proficiency in using these fundamental components of Bosnian grammar. Each exercise is crafted to provide practical, real-life contexts where these prepositions are commonly used. You will encounter a variety of sentences and scenarios that reflect typical situations you might find yourself in when speaking or writing in Bosnian. Whether you are describing your surroundings, giving directions, or talking about where events are taking place, these exercises will enhance your ability to convey precise information. Through consistent practice, you will develop a deeper understanding of how these prepositions function, making your Bosnian language skills more robust and versatile.

Exercise 1

1. Knjiga je *na* stolu (preposition indicating location).

2. Pas spava *u* kući (preposition indicating inside).

3. Mačka je *ispod* stola (preposition indicating below).

4. Auto je parkiran *pored* zgrade (preposition indicating beside).

5. Sjedim *na* kauču (preposition indicating on top).

6. Bicikl je *ispred* kuće (preposition indicating in front).

7. Slika visi *iznad* kreveta (preposition indicating above).

8. Dijete se igra *u* parku (preposition indicating inside a place).

9. Lampa je *pored* kreveta (preposition indicating next to).

10. Čekam te *na* autobuskoj stanici (preposition indicating at a place).

Exercise 2

1. Knjiga je *na* stolu (preposition indicating something is on a surface).

2. Pas spava *u* kući (preposition indicating something is inside).

3. Mi čekamo *na* stanici (preposition indicating something is at a location).

4. Auto je parkiran *pred* zgradom (preposition indicating something is in front of).

5. Sastanak je *u* kancelariji (preposition indicating something is inside).

6. Djeca se igraju *u* parku (preposition indicating something is inside a larger area).

7. Slika visi *na* zidu (preposition indicating something is on a vertical surface).

8. Ključevi su *u* torbi (preposition indicating something is inside a container).

9. Mačka sjedi *na* kauču (preposition indicating something is on a piece of furniture).

10. Bicikl je *ispred* kuće (preposition indicating something is in front of).

Exercise 3

1. Knjiga je *na* stolu (preposition indicating location).

2. Pas spava *u* kući (preposition indicating inside).

3. Čekam te *kod* ulaza (preposition indicating proximity).

4. Bicikl je *ispred* garaže (preposition indicating in front of).

5. Sjedimo *za* stolom (preposition indicating at the table).

6. Mačka je *pored* prozora (preposition indicating beside).

7. Auto je parkiran *iza* kuće (preposition indicating behind).

8. Ključ je *ispod* tepiha (preposition indicating under).

9. Dječak stoji *između* dvije zgrade (preposition indicating between).

10. Fotografija je *na* zidu (preposition indicating on).