moj prijatelj
In Croatian, "my friend" is said as moj prijatelj.
The phrase refers to a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection and trust.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes gender to match the friend: moj prijatelj is for a male friend and moja prijateljica is for a female friend. The plural form of 'my friend' is moji prijatelji for a group of male friends or a mixed-gender group. The plural form moje prijateljice is used specifically when referring to a group of only female friends.
Did you know?
- In very close friendships, Croatians often use the term brate meaning 'brother' or sestra meaning 'sister', regardless of actual biological relation.
- While prijatelj means 'friend', Croatians often use the word druže in casual settings, which literally translates to 'companion' or 'comrade'.
- The word prijatelj shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'friend', both tracing back to a root meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.
Examples in context
- Moj prijatelj ima osječke korijene.My friend has roots from Osijek.This sentence uses moj prijatelj to describe someone's roots.Tatoeba #13778266 by lostmindRH, translation #13778267 by lostmindRH
- On je moj prijatelj.He is my friend.This sentence uses moj prijatelj to identify a person's relationship to the speaker.Tatoeba #490780 by FeuDRenais, translation #298009 by CH
- Gospodine Markoviću, ovo je moj prijatelj Ivan.Mr. Marković, this is my friend Ivan.
- Dođi ovdje, to je moj ortak Petar.Come here, this is my friend Petar.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Luka introduces his friend to Petra at a party.
- LukaPetra, upoznaj, ovo je moj prijatelj Marko.Petra, meet my friend Marko.
- PetraDrago mi je, Marko!Nice to meet you, Marko!
- LukaMoj prijatelj živi ovdje u gradu.My friend lives here in the city.
- PetraTo je baš super.That is really great.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries moj, prijatelj, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
