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Writer's pictureТимофей Милорадович

The forms of conditional tense in Montenegrin and Serbian, with examples

The conditional tense is an important grammatical aspect of both Montenegrin and Serbian languages, used to express hypothetical or uncertain situations. The conditional tense is formed by combining the verb "bi" (would) with the Participle form of the main verb. In this article, we will explore the different forms of the conditional tense in Montenegrin and Serbian, and provide examples to illustrate their usage.

  1. Simple Conditional Tense: This form is used to express a basic hypothetical situation. In Montenegrin, the simple conditional tense is formed by adding the verb "bi" in front of the Participle form of the main verb. For example: "Ja bih išao na more" (I would go to the sea). In Serbian, the simple conditional tense is formed in the same way, with the verb "bi" added in front of the Participle form of the main verb. For example: "Ja bih otišao na more" (I would go to the sea).

  2. Continuous Conditional Tense: This form is used to express a hypothetical situation in progress. In Montenegrin, the continuous conditional tense is formed by adding the verb "bi" in front of the Participle form of the main verb, and the suffix "-o/ao/a" to the end of the main verb. For example: "Ja bih išao na more" (I would be going to the sea), "To bi bilo dobro" (It would be great). In Serbian, the continuous conditional tense is formed in a similar manner, with the verb "bi" added in front of the Participle form of the main verb, and the suffix "-a/o" added to the end of the main verb "bi. For example: "Ja bih išla na more /Ja bih išao na more" (I would be going to the sea).

  3. Perfect Conditional Tense: This form is used to express a hypothetical situation that has already been completed. In Montenegrin, the perfect conditional tense is formed by adding the verb "bi" in front of the past participle form of the main verb. For example: "Ja bih otišao na more" (I would have gone to the sea). In Serbian, the perfect conditional tense is formed in the same way, with the verb "bi" added in front of the past participle form of the main verb. For example: "Ja bih otišao na more" (I would have gone to the sea).

In conclusion, the conditional tense is an important aspect of both Montenegrin and Serbian languages, used to express hypothetical or uncertain situations. The three forms of the conditional tense in both languages are the simple conditional tense, the continuous conditional tense, and the perfect conditional tense, each with its own specific usage and formation. Understanding and using the conditional tense correctly can help improve your proficiency in either language.

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