veliko pivo
The Croatian phrase for "large beer" is veliko pivo.
veliko pivo refers to a beer served in a glass or bottle of a larger size than the standard option.
Which one should you use?
While veliko pivo refers to a single large beer, the plural form velika piva is used when referring to "large beers".
Did you know?
- In Croatian, the word for beer pivo shares a deep linguistic root with the verb piti, which means 'to drink'.
- Croatians often accompany a veliko pivo with a plate of čips or salted nuts, but it is very common to see a glass of water served alongside the beer to stay hydrated.
- In Croatia, beer is often served in a krigla, a heavy glass mug. Ordering a veliko pivo almost always implies it should be served in this specific vessel rather than a tall glass.
Examples in context
- Želim jedno veliko pivo.I want one large beer.
- Može li jedno veliko pivo, molim?Can I have one large beer, please?
- Dajte mi jedno veliko pivo.Give me one large beer.
Example conversation
At a local pub, Luka is ordering drinks for them.
- LukaŠto želite piti, Petra?What do you want to drink, Petra?
- PetraMože jedno veliko pivo.One large beer would be fine.
- LukaI ja ću jedno veliko pivo.And I will have one large beer.
- LukaČekaj me ovdje, Petra.Wait for me here, Petra.
