muda
neuter, plural
In Croatian, the word for 'balls' (referring to testicles) is muda. Wiktionary also lists jaja.
Meaning: slang for testicles (noun)
Ways to say it
| Croatian | Note |
|---|---|
| muda | neuter, plural |
| jaja | neuter, plural |
The term is used as slang for testicles. It is also used idiomatically to challenge someone's courage, much like the English expression 'to have balls'.
Which one should you use?
While muda is the standard slang term, jaja is a common, slightly more euphemistic or playful alternative.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word muda is a neuter plural noun. When referring to this specific anatomical body part in this context, it does not have a singular form.
Did you know?
- The word jaja is the standard word for 'eggs' in Croatian. Using it to refer to testicles is a common linguistic crossover found in many Slavic languages.
- Because muda is a plural-only noun in this context, it follows a grammatical pattern called 'plurale tantum', similar to how 'scissors' or 'pants' work in English.
- While muda refers to testicles, the phrase puna muda (full balls) can be used to describe someone who is exceptionally daring or arrogant.
Examples in context
- Nemaš muda.You don't have balls.This sentence is useful for learning how to idiomatically call someone a coward using muda.Tatoeba #6190935 by nevennjovanovic, translation #8225485 by marsovka
Example conversation
Mateo is explaining a painful injury to Ivana.
- MateoIvane, jako me bole muda.Ivana, my balls hurt a lot.
- IvanaJesi li se udario?Did you hit yourself?
- MateoJesam, to je bilo užasno.I did, it was terrible.
- IvanaTrebaš ići kod liječnika.You should go to the doctor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “balls” translations and entries muda, jaja, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
