provjeriti
/prǒʋjeriti/
The Croatian verb for to check is provjeriti.
Provjeriti means to verify or compare something with a source of information. While it is used for verifying data or facts, it is not used when you are 'checking out' of a hotel. For that situation, you should use odjaviti se.
Meaning: to verify or compare with a source of information (verb)
Which one should you use?
The noun form of the word is provjera, which means a check or a verification.
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form provjeriti is used after auxiliary verbs like ću to form the future tense. To express that something has been checked in the past, you use the past participle: provjerio for the masculine singular and provjerila for the feminine singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/prǒʋjeriti/
Did you know?
- To 'check' someone's temper or 'keep something in check' does not use provjeriti, but rather verbs related to 'controlling' or 'calming' like obuzdati.
- If you are 'checking' your pulse or heart rate, Croatian often uses the verb mjeriti, which means 'to measure'.
- Croatian uses different verbs for 'checking' depending on the method: provjeriti is for verification, but pregledati is used for a visual check or inspection.
Examples in context
- Provjeriti ću sad.I want to check out now.This sentence shows the use of the infinitive provjeriti with an auxiliary verb to express an intention to check.Tatoeba #5750018 by puzz, translation #2011898 by CK
- Molim provjeriti ovaj dokumentPlease check this document
- Provjeri ovoCheck this
- Koliko je bio taj račun?How much was that check?
- Moraš provjeriti broj telefona.You must check the phone number.
Example conversation
Petra and Luka are planning a trip together.
- PetraIdemo li sutra u kino?Are we going to the cinema tomorrow?
- LukaMoram provjeriti raspored.I have to check the schedule.
- PetraJavi mi što prije.Let me know as soon as possible.
- LukaHoću, javit ću ti.I will, I'll tell you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry provjeriti, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
