Croatian

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.

If you’re traveling to Croatia or simply interested in learning the Croatian language, knowing how to say basic words like

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

The English phrase “happy new year” is translated into Croatian as Sretna Nova godina.

The English phrase “bum” (referring to the buttocks) is translated into Croatian as guza. The term is used informally to refer to the buttocks.

The English word ‘toilet’ is translated into Croatian as toalet. The term refers to the fixture used for urination and defecation.

The Croatian phrase for “bless you” is nazdravlje. You say nazdravlje to someone who has just sneezed.