ukoliko

Level 5

Ukoliko is a formal word for if: Ukoliko imate pitanja, javite se.

How It Works

Ako is the everyday word for if. Ukoliko means the same, but it sounds more official. You will meet it in emails from offices, schools and shops.

StyleExample
everydayAko imaš pitanja, javi se.
formalUkoliko imate pitanja, javite se.

Write ukoliko as one word. The two-word form u koliko means something else (at what amount). After ukoliko, the clause can use the present or the future: Ukoliko pada kiša, ostat ćemo kod kuće. Formal writers also pair ukoliko with utoliko in the pattern the more... the more.

Many language guides prefer ako for a plain condition, so in your own writing you can choose ako and be safe.

Examples (5)

  1. Ukoliko imate pitanja, javite nam se.

    If you have questions, contact us.

    Ukoliko starts a polite, formal condition.

  2. Ukoliko ne dođeš na vrijeme, voz će otići.

    If you do not come on time, the train will leave.

    The condition comes before the result.

  3. Ukoliko se Amir slaže, počet ćemo sutra.

    If Amir agrees, we will start tomorrow.

    Ukoliko works with se and the present.

  4. Ukoliko je moguće, pošaljite dokument danas.

    If possible, send the document today.

    Ukoliko je moguće is a common phrase.

  5. Ako imaš vremena, dođi na kafu.

    If you have time, come over for coffee.

    Ako is the everyday word.

Common Mistakes

  • Ukoliko is written as two words.

    U koliko imate pitanja, javite se.
    Ukoliko imate pitanja, javite se.

    Ukoliko is one word. U koliko means at what amount.

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ukolikoLevel 5

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Ukoliko means if.

Words in This Pattern

ukolikoako