krastavac
Latin, masculine
The English word "cucumber" is krastavac in Croatian.
krastavac refers to the edible fruit known as a cucumber.
Meaning: edible fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine noun krastavac has several forms depending on use: the plural form is krastavci, and the genitive singular form is krastavca, which is used to indicate possession or after certain numbers.
Did you know?
- The root word krasta refers to a scab or crust, suggesting that the name krastavac likely comes from the bumpy or textured skin of certain cucumber varieties.
- Croatian speakers often pair krastavci with sour milk or heavy cream in traditional 'salata' preparations.
- In some Croatian regional dialects, you might hear people refer to cucumbers using different local terms, though krastavac remains the standard throughout the country.
Examples in context
- Volim krastavce.I like cucumbers.
- Kupio sam svjež krastavac.I bought a fresh cucumber.
- Ovaj krastavac je jako veliki.This cucumber is very large.
Example conversation
Mateo and Mia are shopping in a grocery store.
- MateoTreba li nam još neki krastavac?Do we need another cucumber?
- MiaNe, imamo dovoljno kod kuće.No, we have enough at home.
- MateoU redu, idemo k blagajnici.Okay, let's go to the checkout.
- MiaČekaj, još samo jedna jabuka.Wait, just one more apple.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cucumber” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries krastavac, CC BY-SA 4.0.
