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great

greatadjective

velik

ve-lik

Definition

of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average

Example Usage

Graduating college was a great achievement.

Završetak fakulteta bio je veliko postignuće.

I have great admiration for her work.

Imam veliko divljenje za njen rad.

She showed great affection for her pet.

Pokazala je veliku naklonost prema svom ljubimcu.

Aside from the cost, it was a great trip.

Osim troškova, bila je to sjajna putovanja.

I found a great bargain at the store.

Našao sam odličnu ponudu u trgovini.

She is capable of great things.

Ona je sposobna za velike stvari.

The event was a great success.

Događaj je bio veliki uspjeh.

The festival was a great success.

Festival je bio veliki uspjeh.

I watched a great film.

Gledao sam odličan film.

My grandmother makes great cookies.

Moja baka pravi odlične kolačiće.

He is a great leader.

On je veliki vođa.

Hiking is a great way to explore nature.

Planinarenje je odličan način za istraživanje prirode.

He has a great sense of humor.

Ima sjajan smisao za humor.

She is a great leader.

Ona je odlična vođa.

The legend tells of a great hero.

Legenda govori o velikom junaku.

This is a great opportunity.

Ovo je velika prilika.

He has great strength.

On ima veliku snagu.

It was a great victory.

Bila je to velika pobjeda.

They have great wealth.

Oni imaju veliko bogatstvo.

More adjectives like "great"

Learning Tips

  • Learn the difference between definite (-i) and indefinite forms (-an) of adjectives with examples (e.g., 'lijepi cvijet' vs. 'lijep cvijet').
  • Use common prefixes like 'pre-' (too), 'naj-' (most), and 'ne-' (not) to modify adjectives (e.g., 'prekrasan' - too beautiful).
  • Memorize adjectives that only appear in definite form (e.g., 'gornji' - upper, 'donji' - lower).

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