Locative Singular
The locative singular usually ends in -u or -i.
How It Works
The locative has no use on its own. A preposition always comes first, and it answers the question "where?" or "about what?".
| Gender | Nominative | Locative |
|---|---|---|
| masculine | grad, Mostar | u gradu, u Mostaru |
| neuter | selo | u selu |
| feminine | škola, Tuzla | u školi, u Tuzli |
The usual prepositions are u, na, o, po and pri. The words u and na take the locative to say where something is. They take the accusative to say where something is going, which is a separate entry.
Some feminine nouns change their last consonant: ruka gives u ruci, noga gives na nozi and majka gives o majci. Learn these as you meet them.
Examples (5)
- Živim u Sarajevu.
I live in Sarajevo.
Sarajevo becomes Sarajevu.
- Knjiga je u torbi.
The book is in the bag.
Torba becomes torbi.
- Emina radi u školi.
Emina works at a school.
Škola becomes školi.
- Sjedimo na klupi.
We are sitting on the bench.
Klupa becomes klupi.
- Mama je u kući.
Mom is in the house.
Kuća becomes kući.
Common Mistakes
Leaving the city in the nominative after u.
Živim u Tuzla.Živim u Tuzli.U needs the locative.
How It Connects
Learn This First
The locative is another case.
Related Patterns
- u, na + LocativeIn and on
Works together with this pattern.
Level 2 - u, na + AccusativeInto and Onto
Works together with this pattern.
Level 2 - Sound Change: k, g, h to c, z, sRuka and Ruci
Works together with this pattern.
Level 3 - Feminine Nouns Ending in a Consonant
Works together with this pattern.
Level 3 - Cities and Countries
Works together with this pattern.
Level 2
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Patterns that build on this one.
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