Croatian Language Lessons – April 2021
Every Monday, we publish a new Croatian phrase and word of the week on the home page of this site. At the end of every month, we publish a wrap up of all of the phrases and words from that month.
Here is a wrap up of our Croatian Language Lessons from April 2021.
Week of April 26
Phrase
“U međuvremenu”
Meaning: In the meantime…
Word
“zavidjeti”
Verb
Definition: to be envious
Example: Svi joj zavide. ~ Everyone is envious of her.
See more examples of how to use “zavidjeti”
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Week of April 19
Phrase
“On(a) mi se sviđa”
Meaning: I like him/her.
Usage: If you are talking about a male, use On mi se sviđa. For female, use Ona mi se sviđa.
Word
“žedan”
Adjective
Definition: thirsty
Example: Jako sam žedna. ~ I am very thirsty.
See more examples of how to use “žedan”
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Week of April 12
Phrase
“Vjerujem tebi/ti”
Meaning: I believe you
Word
“putovati”
Verb
Definition: to travel, tour
Example: Uskoro ću putovati u Texas. ~ I will travel to Texas soon.
See more examples of how to use “putovati”
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Week of April 5
Phrase
“Smučio mi se…”
Meaning: I am tired by…
Usage: If you are male, use Smučio. If you are female, use Smučila. If you identify as neither, use Smučilo.
Word
“vatra”
Noun
Definition: fire, flame
Example: Zapali vatru. ~ Light the fire.
See more examples of how to use “vatra”
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