plaža
Latin, feminine
The English word "beach" is translated into Croatian as plaža. Wiktionary also lists žal and žalo.
Meaning: sandy shore (noun)
Ways to say it
| Croatian | Note |
|---|---|
| plaža | Latin, feminine |
| žal | Latin, masculine |
| žalo | Latin, neuter |
The term refers to a sandy or pebble shore typically used for swimming and sunbathing.
Which one should you use?
plaža is the common, standard term for a beach. The forms žal (masculine) and žalo (neuter) are also provided.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Istrian region, the word bala may be used instead of plaža to mean beach.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The most common word, plaža, has the plural form plaže. When you are going to the beach, the word changes to the accusative form plažu, as in the phrase "Idem na plažu" (I am going to the beach).
Did you know?
- The word plaža was borrowed from the French word 'plage'.
- The word plaža can refer to the beach itself or to the entire 'beach club' infrastructure and facilities.
Examples in context
- Plaža mi se sviđa.I like the beach.This sentence shows how to express that you like the plaža.Tatoeba #5874358 by ellasevia, translation #2377473 by CK
- Gdje se nalazi plaža?Where is the beach?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the plaža.Tatoeba #5874364 by ellasevia, translation #3184125 by sabretou
- Gdje je plaža?Where's the beach?This is a shorter way to ask where the plaža is.Tatoeba #5874363 by ellasevia, translation #5899588 by CK
- Moja obitelj i ja odlazimo na plažu svaki vikend.My family and I go to the beach every weekend.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mia and Ivan are planning a trip to the coast.
- MiaKoju plažu želiš posjetiti?Which beach do you want to visit?
- IvanŽelim ići na pješčanu plažu.I want to go to a sandy beach.
- MiaTa plaža je uvijek puna ljudi.That beach is always full of people.
- IvanOnda ćemo tražiti drugu plažu.Then we will look for another beach.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beach” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries plaža, žal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
