novac
Latin, masculine
The Croatian word for money is novac. Wiktionary also lists pare and pjenez.
Meaning: currency (noun)
Ways to say it
| Croatian | Note |
|---|---|
| novac | Latin, masculine |
| pare | Latin, feminine, plural |
| pjenez | Latin, archaic, masculine |
The word novac refers to currency. Like in English, it is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form used to mean various types of currency in standard speech.
Which one should you use?
While novac is the standard, neutral term for money, pare is a plural feminine form used for the same concept in different contexts.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
novac is the standard, neutral term used in both formal and everyday contexts. In contrast, pare is a colloquial term used in informal speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing the concept of 'of money' or 'no money' (for example, in the phrase 'nemam novca'), the masculine form novac changes to the genitive form novca.
Did you know?
- While novac is the modern standard, the older word pjenez descends from a Proto-Slavic root that is also the ancestor of the English word 'penny'.
Examples in context
- Dat ću ti novac sutra.I will give you the money tomorrow.This sentence shows how to use novac to express giving money in the future.Tatoeba #2841445 by kkupus, translation #18575 by CK
- Tom želi svoj novac danas.Tom wants his money today.This sentence demonstrates the use of novac when expressing desire for money.Tatoeba #3957098 by krofna, translation #3956444 by CK
- Fadil je tražio drogu i novac.Fadil was searching for the drugs and money.This sentence shows novac being used in a list of items being searched for.Tatoeba #6085353 by kkupus, translation #5839235 by OsoHombre
- Molim vas, koliko košta ovaj proizvod? Trebam znati koliko novaca trebam imati sa sobom.Excuse me, how much does this product cost? I need to know how much money I should have with me.
- Idemo u kino večeras? Nemam para.Shall we go to the cinema tonight? I don't have any money.
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mia and Luka are deciding how to pay for lunch.
- MiaTko ima novac za pizzu?Who has money for pizza?
- LukaJa imam, ali malo.I have some, but not much.
- MiaMožeš li mi posuditi novac?Can you lend me money?
- LukaNaravno, Mia, izvoli.Of course, Mia, here you go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “money” translations and entries pare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries novac, pare, pjenez, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
