doručak
Latin, masculine
The Croatian word for breakfast is doručak. If unsure, use doručak. Wiktionary also lists fruštik.
Meaning: first meal of the day (noun)
Ways to say it
| Croatian | Note |
|---|---|
| doručak | Latin, masculine |
| fruštik | Latin, masculine |
The term refers to the first meal of the day. While doručak is the standard noun, you can use the verb doručkovati to express the act of eating the morning meal.
Which one should you use?
doručak is the standard term, whereas fruštik is a colloquial or slang term used to refer to breakfast.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term fruštik is used in some regions, particularly in parts of Croatia.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun doručak is masculine and follows standard declension patterns for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.
Did you know?
- In some traditional households, a doručak might consist of 'pag' cheese and olives, which are savory items English speakers typically associate with appetizers.
- The term fruštik is a phonetic adaptation of the German 'Frühstück', reflecting the historical influence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire on Croatian urban life.
- Croatian has a specific verb doručkovati, allowing speakers to say 'I am breakfasting' instead of using a generic verb for 'eating'.
Examples in context
- Upravo sam dovršio doručak.I just had breakfast.This sentence is useful for describing the completion of your meal with doručak.Tatoeba #5735533 by puzz, translation #3826035 by CK
- Doručak je najvažniji obrok u danu.Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.This sentence is useful for stating the importance of the meal with doručak.Tatoeba #10130305 by tatoebashrek, translation #1056703 by cris
- Nije zločin ponekad preskočiti doručak.It's no crime to skip breakfast once in a while.This sentence is useful for discussing skipping the meal with doručak.Tatoeba #1477292 by pejcinovick, translation #40514 by Swift
- Volim rano ustajati kako bih pripremio svoj omiljeni zajutrak.I love getting up early to prepare my favorite breakfast.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mia and Marko are in the kitchen in the morning.
- MiaŠto imaš za doručak, Marko?What do you have for breakfast, Marko?
- MarkoJedem jaja i kruh.I am eating eggs and bread.
- MiaTvoj doručak izgleda jako ukusno.Your breakfast looks very tasty.
- MarkoŽeliš li i ti malo?Do you want some too?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “breakfast” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries doručak, fruštik, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
