otrok, otroka, otroci

An Irregular Noun Across Numbers

Level 5

Otrok has dual otroka and plural otroci in the nominative.

How It Works

Otrok has dual otroka and plural otroci in the nominative. Its paradigm cannot be generated by substituting a single regular plural ending; learn related case forms in context.

A useful nominative sequence is otrok spi, otroka spita, otroci spijo. The plural has both a stem change and a verb ending change. The same form otroka can also be genitive or accusative singular, so use sentence structure to disambiguate it.

Examples (3)

  1. Otrok spi.

    The child is sleeping.

  2. Otroka spita.

    The two children are sleeping.

  3. Otroci spijo.

    The children are sleeping.

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otrok, otroka, otrociLevel 5An Irregular Noun Across Numbers

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