jako vrlo malo

How Much or How Strongly

Level 1

Jako and vrlo mean very and malo means a little: vrlo dobro, jako lijepo, malo umoran.

How It Works

Use these words to turn a feeling up or down.

WordMeaningExample
vrlo, jakoveryvrlo dobro, jako lijepo
maloa littlemalo umoran
puno, mnogoa lotHvala puno.

Both jako and vrlo work before adjectives. Jako also works with verbs: Jako volim kafu. Vrlo is usually used before adjectives and other adverbs, and sounds a bit more careful.

Malo is also a small word for amount. It also means a little bit of, as in malo kafe. That form takes the genitive, which you will meet at Level 2. Here you just need the short version, malo umoran.

Examples (5)

  1. Kafa je jako vruća.

    The coffee is very hot.

    Jako makes vruća stronger.

  2. Sarajevo je vrlo lijepo.

    Sarajevo is very beautiful.

    Vrlo comes before the adjective.

  3. Pričam malo bosanski.

    I speak a little Bosnian.

    Malo means a little.

  4. Malo sam umorna.

    I am a little tired.

    Malo softens the feeling.

  5. Hvala puno!

    Thank you very much!

    Puno is a common way to say a lot.

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jako vrlo maloLevel 1How Much or How Strongly

Learn This First

Degree adverbs modify adjectives.

Words in This Pattern

vrlojakomalopunomnogo