Beach & Activities

1. Gdje je najbliža plaža?

   Where is the nearest beach?

   Usage

   Asking where the nearest beach is

   Grammar Note

   Bosnia's coastline is very short, mostly around Neum; river and lake shores are also called plaža.

2. Da li je more sigurno za kupanje?

   Is it safe to swim in the sea?

   Usage

   Asking whether it is safe to swim in the sea

   Grammar Note

   More is neuter. "Za + accusative" expresses purpose.

3. Možemo li iznajmiti suncobran?

   Can we rent an umbrella?

   Usage

   Asking whether you can rent a beach umbrella

   Grammar Note

   Iznajmiti is the perfective verb.

4. Gdje mogu kupiti kremu za sunčanje?

   Where can I buy sunscreen?

   Usage

   Asking where to buy sunscreen

   Grammar Note

   Krema is feminine, accusative kremu. "Krema za sunčanje" is sunscreen.

5. Možemo li iznajmiti kajak?

   Can we rent a kayak?

   Usage

   Asking whether you can rent a kayak

   Grammar Note

   Kajak is masculine.

6. Koliko je more ovdje duboko?

   How deep is the sea here?

   Usage

   Asking how deep the sea is here

   Grammar Note

   Duboko agrees with the neuter noun more.

7. Ima li roštilja na plaži?

   Is there a barbecue grill on the beach?

   Usage

   Asking whether there is a barbecue grill on the beach

   Grammar Note

   The noun after "ima li" is genitive; the locative of plaža is plaži.

8. Pazite na morske ježeve

   Watch out for sea urchins

   Usage

   Warning about sea urchins

   Grammar Note

   "Paziti na + accusative" means "to watch out for". Jež is masculine; plural ježevi.

9. Smijemo li kampirati na plaži?

   Are we allowed to camp on the beach?

   Usage

   Asking whether camping on the beach is allowed

   Grammar Note

   Smjeti means "to be allowed".

10. Koji je red vožnje trajekta za ostrvo?

    What is the ferry schedule to the island?

    Usage

    Asking for the ferry timetable to the island

    Grammar Note

    Red vožnje is a transport timetable. Ostrvo means "island"; otok is also used.

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