osnovne riječi
The English phrase basic words is translated into Croatian as osnovne riječi.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, people may say Fala instead of Hvala for Thank you.
Did you know?
- Croatian uses a complex system of seven cases, meaning these osnovne riječi will change their endings depending on their role in a sentence.
- The adjective osnovno can also be used to describe 'elementary' or 'primary' schools, known as osnovna škola.
- If you are referring to 'words' in the sense of 'promises' or 'oaths', a Croatian speaker would still use riječi, but the context changes the meaning entirely.
Examples in context
- Moram naučiti neke osnovne riječi.I need to learn some basic words.
- Knjiga sadrži osnovne riječi.The book contains basic words.
Example conversation
Mateo and Petra are studying together in a cafe.
- MateoZnam samo nekoliko osnovnih riječi.I only know a few basic words.
- PetraNe brini, to su samo osnovne riječi.Don't worry, those are just basic words.
- MateoHoćeš li mi pomoći?Will you help me?
- PetraNaravno, Mateo, rado ću ti pomoći.Of course, Mateo, I will gladly help you.
