uživati
Latin
To enjoy in Croatian is to say uživati. Wiktionary also lists gustirati.
Meaning: to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something (verb)
Ways to say it
| Croatian | Note |
|---|---|
| uživati | Latin |
| gustirati | Latin |
The verb uživati is the standard way to express the act of receiving pleasure or satisfaction from something.
Which one should you use?
While uživati is the standard infinitive form meaning 'to enjoy', the word gustirati is also provided in the dictionary as a form.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say you enjoy a specific thing, the verb uživati is typically followed by the preposition u and the locative case, forming the structure uživati u.
Did you know?
- The word gustirati is a loanword from the Italian word gustare, reflecting the heavy influence of Venetian culture on the Croatian coast.
- The word uživati shares a deep linguistic root with the English word 'use', both stemming from the idea of 'using' something for one's benefit.
- When Croatians say uživaj as a command to 'enjoy yourself', it is often used as a parting phrase similar to 'have a good time'.
Examples in context
- Uživajte u koncertu!Enjoy the concert!
- Dozvolite si užitak u ovoj prekrasnoj večeri.Allow yourself to enjoy this beautiful evening.
- Uživaj s prijateljima!Enjoy with friends!
- Uživaj u tome što radiš!Enjoy what you're doing!
- Uživam u suncu.I enjoy the sun.
- Želim uživati u miru i tišini.I want to enjoy the peace and quiet.
Example conversation
Mia and Mateo are eating dessert at a cafe.
- MiaOvo je najbolji kolač u gradu.This is the best cake in town.
- MateoSlažem se, moramo uživati u svakom zalogaju.I agree, we must enjoy every bite.
- MiaUpravo to radim!That's exactly what I'm doing!
- MateoTada je sve u redu.Then everything is fine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “enjoy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries uživati, CC BY-SA 4.0.
