How to Say "Cheese" in Croatian

sir

Latin, masculine

The Croatian word for cheese is sir.

The word sir refers to the dairy product known as cheese.

Meaning: dairy product (noun)

Which one should you use?

While English speakers say "cheese" when being photographed, Croatians typically say ptičica (little bird).

In the Dalmatia region, the word skuta is used to refer to a specific type of fresh cheese.

The word sir is a masculine noun.

When being photographed, instead of saying the word for cheese, people typically say ptičica.

The traditional sir iz mijeha is a cheese aged inside a goat skin bag, a method preserved in many parts of Croatia.
The word sir is a cognate of the English word 'serum', as both relate to the liquid portion of milk.
The word sir traces back to the Proto-Slavic syrъ, which literally means 'sour milk'.

Tom ne voli sir.
Tom doesn't like cheese.
This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for the word sir.
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Ja volim sir.
I love cheese.
This sentence is useful for expressing a love for the word sir.
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Molim vas, donesite mi sir.
Please bring me cheese.
Molim vas, donesite mi platu sira.
Please bring me a cheese platter.
Kupio sam novi sir.
I bought some new cheese.
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In the kitchen, Ivana is preparing a snack.

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