grudnjak
Latin, masculine
The English word "bra" is grudnjak in Croatian.
grudnjak is a noun used to refer to a brassiere.
Meaning: brassiere (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word grudnjak is a compound consisting of grud (clod or lump, used here to mean chest or breast) and the suffix -njak, which denotes an object or tool. Literally, it translates to "chest-piece".
How does it change in a sentence?
grudnjak is a masculine noun. Its genitive singular form is grudnjaka (of a bra) and its accusative plural form is grudnjake (bras).
Did you know?
- The root grud can also mean 'clod' or 'lump' of earth, making the word for 'breast' and the word for 'clump of soil' identical in Croatian.
- While English speakers associate a 'bra' with femininity, grudnjak is a masculine noun and follows masculine declension patterns.
- The suffix -njak in grudnjak is the same one used to turn verbs or roots into tools or implements, similar to how 'hammer' is a tool.
Examples in context
- Imate li grudnjak u veličini 36C?Do you have a bra in size 36C?
- Gdje mogu pronaći kvalitetan športski grudnjak?Where can I find a quality sports bra?
- Kupila sam novi crni grudnjak.I bought a new black bra.
Example conversation
Ivana is shopping for clothes and asking Luka for advice.
- LukaTrebaš li novi grudnjak?Do you need a new bra?
- IvanaDa, tražim udoban grudnjak.Yes, I am looking for a comfortable bra.
- LukaOvaj je vrlo mekan.This one is very soft.
- IvanaSviđa mi se, kupit ću ga.I like it, I will buy it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bra” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
