bok, zovem se
The phrase bok, zovem se is how you say "hi, my name is" in Croatian.
This phrase is a casual way to introduce yourself to someone for the first time.
What does it mean word for word?
The part zovem se literally means "I am called".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase zovem se uses the verb zovem, which is the first-person singular present tense of zvati (to call).
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Examples in context
- Dobar dan, ja se zovem [Your Name].Good day, my name is [Your Name].
- Pozdrav, moje ime je [Your Name].Greetings, my name is [Your Name].
- Bok, ja se zovem [Your Name].Hi, my name is [Your Name].
- Pozdrav, ja sam [Your Name].Hello, I am [Your Name].
- Dobar dan. Ja se zovem Ana.Good day. My name is Ana.
- Pozdrav, moje ime je Ivan.Greetings, my name is Ivan.
- Bok, zovem se Marko.Hi, my name is Marko.
- Bok, zovem se Ana, drago mi je.Hi, my name is Ana, nice to meet you.
- Bok, zovem se Luka, ja sam novi susjed.Hi, my name is Luka, I am the new neighbor.
Example conversation
Ivan and Mia meet for the first time at a party.
- IvanBok, zovem se Ivan.Hi, my name is Ivan.
- MiaBok, ja sam Mia. Drago mi je!Hi, I am Mia. Nice to meet you!
- IvanI meni je drago, Mia.Nice to meet you too, Mia.
- MiaOdakle dolaziš, Ivane?Where are you from, Ivan?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bok, se, CC BY-SA 4.0.
