htjeti

Htjeti is a Croatian verb that translates to "to want" or "to wish" in English. It is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow the standard patterns for verbs ending in -ti. The infinitive form is htjeti.

In the present tense, htjeti is conjugated as follows: ja hoću, ti hoćeš, on/ona/ono hoće, mi hoćemo, vi hoćete, oni/one/ona hoće. This irregular stem change from "h" to "ho" is a key characteristic. The past tense is formed with the auxiliary verb "biti" (to be) and the past participle of htjeti, which is "htio" (masculine singular), "htjela" (feminine singular), or "htjelo" (neuter singular), along with their plural forms. For example, "ja sam htio" means "I wanted" (if the speaker is male).

Htjeti is a fundamental verb used to express desires, intentions, and preferences. It can be used in various contexts, from simple statements of wanting an object to expressing future plans or aspirations. The verb can also be used with infinitives or subordinate clauses to further specify what is wanted. Understanding its irregular conjugation is crucial for fluent communication in Croatian.