račun
Latin, masculine
The English word 'bill' is translated into Croatian as račun. Wiktionary also lists faktura.
Meaning: invoice (noun)
Ways to say it
| Croatian | Note |
|---|---|
| račun | Latin, masculine |
| faktura | Latin, feminine |
In Croatian, you use these terms to refer to an invoice or a request for payment. A common way to say 'to pay a bill' is the verb phrase 'platiti račun'.
Which one should you use?
Use račun for everyday bills, such as a restaurant check, a utility bill or a simple receipt. If you are specifically referring to a formal commercial invoice within a business or accounting context, use faktura.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the word is računi.
Did you know?
- In a metaphorical sense, the phrase doći do računa means that someone is finally getting the attention or the chance they deserve, similar to the English 'having one's day'.
- The word račun is used for both a bill you must pay and a receipt for something you have already paid, meaning the word itself does not distinguish between a request for money and a proof of payment.
- The word račun is also used to refer to a bank account, which is why you will see it on every banking app and statement in Croatia.
Examples in context
- Tom mi je rekao da platim račun.Tom told me to pay the bill.This sentence shows how to use the form račun in the context of paying a bill.Tatoeba #14038965 by mervert1, translation #3200599 by CK
- Molim vas, mogu li dobiti račun?Excuse me, may I have the bill, please?
- Molim vas, donesite nam račun.Please bring us the bill.
Example conversation
Ana and Luka are finishing their meal at a restaurant.
- AnaLuka, želiš li platiti račun?Luka, do you want to pay the bill?
- LukaNaravno, ja ću to platiti.Of course, I will pay it.
- AnaHvala ti puno, ljubazno si.Thank you very much, you are kind.
- LukaNema na čemu, Ana.You're welcome, Ana.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bill” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
