Meaning of imati | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to have, possess, own
2. there be, be present, exist (in the universe of discourse; in past and future tenses usually replaced by bȉti (“to be, exist”))
3. to have to, be obliged to (have the responsibility)
4. to wear, have on

Equivalents

Examples

“Imam vremena.”

I have time.

“Ona ima 19 godina.”

She is 19 years old.

“Imaš pravo!”

You are right!

“Što ste imali na umu?”

What did you have in mind?

“Imaju li nešto protiv toga?”

Do they have something against that?

“Ima li šećera?”

Is there any sugar?

“Ima li crvenih auta na parkiralištu?”

Are there any red cars on the parking lot?

“Što ima za večeru?”

What is there for dinner?

“Ima pet godina otad.”

Five years have passed since then. / It has been five years since then.

“Imaš to obaviti.”

You have to complete that.

“Ima(š) da mu pošteno platiš.”

You have to pay him fairly.

“Ima(ju) da rade c(ij)eli dan.”

They have to work the whole day.

“Imala je crveni šešir.”

She had a red bonnet on.

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