Croatian

The English word coffee is kava in Croatian. All forms of the word refer to the beverage.

The English word cookie translates to Croatian as keks. These terms refer to small, flat baked goods, such as biscuits or cookies.

The English phrase “mother-in-law” is translated into Croatian as svekrva.

The English phrase ‘iron’ (the verb) translates to Croatian as peglati. The verb refers to the act of passing an iron over clothing.

The Croatian word for melon is dinja. The term dinja is used to refer to cantaloupe or honeydew style melons. It is a feminine noun.

The English word ‘ginger’ is translated into Croatian as đumbir. The term refers to the spice known as ginger.

The Croatian word for mom is mama. mama is an informal and affectionate way to refer to a female parent.

The English word zero is translated into Croatian as nula. nula is the cardinal number before 1, denoting nothing.

The English phrase ‘go’ is translated into Croatian as ići.

The Croatian word for rainbow is duga. duga refers to the multicolored arch seen in the sky.