guza
/ɡǔːza/
The English phrase "bum" (referring to the buttocks) is translated into Croatian as guza.
The term is used informally to refer to the buttocks.
Meaning: informal: butt(ocks) specifically (noun)
Which one should you use?
While guza is a colloquial term, stražnjica is the formal anatomical term for the buttocks and dupe is a more vulgar slang term for the same body part.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
guza is an informal, colloquial word. For a more formal or medical context, use stražnjica and avoid the slang term dupe as it is more vulgar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of guza is guze.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡǔːza/
Did you know?
- In Croatian, the word guza is frequently used in the idiom pasti na guzu, which literally means 'to fall on one's bum' but describes a sudden and embarrassing failure.
- The formal term stražnjica is derived from the root straž, meaning 'guard' or 'rear', treating the buttocks as the 'rear guard' of the body.
- If you are being particularly playful or talking to a child, you might use the diminutive guzica to sound much more 'cute' or 'sweet' than the standard term.
Examples in context
- On je besposleni lenjivac.He is an unemployed slacker.
Example conversation
Mia and Luka are getting ready for a hike.
- MiaLuka, jesi li sjeo na nešto?Luka, did you sit on something?
- LukaDa, sad me guza svrbi.Yes, now my bum is itchy.
- MiaMožda je bio neki trn.Maybe it was a thorn.
- LukaHvala, pogledaj mi guzu.Thanks, look at my bum.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry guza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
