pepeljara
Latin, feminine
The English word 'ashtray' is pepeljara in Croatian. Wiktionary also lists cenerijera and ašenbeher.
Meaning: receptacle for ashes (noun)
Ways to say it
| Croatian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pepeljara | Latin, feminine | |
| cenerijera | feminine, regional | |
| ašenbeher | /ǎʃenbexer/ | feminine, regional |
| piksla | feminine |
The term refers to a receptacle used to collect ashes.
What does it mean word for word?
The word pepeljara is derived from pepeo, meaning ash and the suffix -jara, which denotes a container or a place.
Which one should you use?
pepeljara is the standard Latin-based form, while cenerijera and ašenbeher are regional variants. piksla is a slang term.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
piksla is slang.
Is it said differently in some regions?
cenerijera and ašenbeher are regional variants used in certain parts of Croatia.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the standard word pepeljara is pepeljare.
Did you know?
- The word pepeo meaning 'ash' is a linguistic relative of the English word 'pepper' through ancient roots relating to dust or powder.
- The term cenerijera comes from the Italian word 'ceneriera'. It is primarily used in coastal regions of Croatia where Venetian influence was strongest.
- Using the word ašenbeher in a modern Croatian city can make a speaker sound like they are using an archaic dialect from the Austro-Hungarian era.
Examples in context
- Molim vas, donesite mi pepelnicu.Please bring me an ashtray.
- Kupio sam novu pepelnicu za vanjsku terasu.I bought a new ashtray for the outdoor terrace.
- Nova pepeljara je od stakla.The new ashtray is made of glass.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ashtray” translations and entries ašenbeher, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ašenbeher, cenerijera, pepeljara, CC BY-SA 4.0.
