Use of the pronoun "eto"

The pronoun "eto" in LPQR

The pronoun "eto" can replace inanimate objects or point to them. In some cases, it can be used to point to animate objects when answering the question "who is that?".

Forms of the pronoun "eto":

• Direct case: eto (this)
  

• Oblique case: etovo (of this)
  

When used as a complement, both forms can be used: "eto" and "etovo" .

Examples of use:

• Na stol knigi lježit. Eto novǐj učjebniki.(There are books on the table.
  These are new textbooks.)
  

• Pjervǐj hirundǐ priljetjel. Mǐ rad na eto.
  (or: Mǐ rad na etovo.)
  (The first swallows have arrived. We are glad about that.)
  

Notes:

• "eto" often refers to the object discussed in the previous sentence or to the entire previous statement.
  

In formal and informal contexts, both forms, "eto" and "etovo" , can be used , depending on style and preference.