kuća
Latin, feminine
The Croatian word for house is kuća.
kuća refers to a human abode. It is a feminine noun.
Meaning: human abode (noun)
Which one should you use?
While kuća refers to the physical building, the word dom is used to mean 'home' in a more emotional or domestic sense.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on its role in a sentence. The plural form is kuće. Use the dative or locative form kući when expressing 'to the house' or 'in the house'. When the house is the direct object of a verb, use the accusative form kuću.
Did you know?
- In some traditional Croatian contexts, kuća can refer to a whole dynasty or an extended family lineage rather than just a building.
- In Croatian, the word kućni derived from kuća can describe a 'house' pet, but it is also used to describe something 'domestic' or 'internal' in a political context.
- If you are describing a 'housewarming' party in Croatia, you would not use the word kuća in the title of the event, but rather focus on the concept of 'settling in' or 'entering' the new space.
Examples in context
- Cijela kuća je izgorjela.The entire house has burnt down.This sentence shows how to use kuća to describe a house that has burnt down.Tatoeba #3965641 by krofna, translation #3963330 by pullnosemans
- Kuća je izgorjela do pepela.The house was burnt to ashes.This sentence demonstrates using kuća when describing a house burnt to ashes.Tatoeba #6048186 by kkupus, translation #49358 by zumley
- Tomova kuća je u obliku piramide.Tom's house is shaped like a pyramid.This sentence uses kuća to describe the shape of a house.Tatoeba #6050695 by kkupus, translation #6050388 by Hybrid
- Moja kuća je velika.My house is big.
- Idemo u moju kućicu na kavu.Let's go to my little house for a coffee.
- Volim staru istarsku kuriju na brdu.I love the old Istrian house on the hill.
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ana and Marko are talking about her new home.
- AnaMoja kuća je vrlo blizu ovdje.My house is very close to here.
- MarkoJe li kuća velika?Is the house big?
- AnaNije velika, ali je jako udobna.It is not big, but it is very cozy.
- MarkoRado bih vidio tvoju novu kuću.I would love to see your new house.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “house” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
