zob
/zôːb/Latin, masculine
The English word 'oat' is translated into Croatian as zob or ovas.
Meaning: widely cultivated cereal grass (noun)
Ways to say it
| Croatian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| zob | /zôːb/ | Latin, masculine |
| ovas | /ǒʋas/ | Latin, masculine |
Both terms refer to the widely cultivated cereal grass.
Which one should you use?
zob is the default form, while ovas is another masculine form used to refer to the same plant.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both zob and ovas are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/zôːb/
Did you know?
- In Croatian, the word zob is also used to describe the teeth in some archaic or dialectal contexts.
- The grain zob is a central part of traditional Croatian livestock feed, reflecting the historical importance of horses in the region.
- The word zob is etymologically linked to the concept of a 'jaw' or 'mouth' through its Proto-Indo-European roots. This suggests a prehistoric connection between the grain and the act of biting or eating.
Examples in context
- Dodao sam malo zobenog brašna u smjesu kako bih je zgusnuo.I added some oat flour to the mixture to thicken it up.
- Kupiti zob.Buy oats.
- Kako se priprema zobena kaša?How do you prepare oatmeal?
- Da li imate zobene pahuljice?Do you have oat flakes?
- Zob je dobra za doručak.Oat is good for breakfast.
Example conversation
Ivan and Petra are talking about breakfast in the kitchen.
- IvanŠto danas jedeš za doručak, Petra?What are you eating for breakfast today, Petra?
- PetraJedim zob s mlijekom i medom.I am eating oat with milk and honey.
- IvanJe li taj zob zdrav?Is that oat healthy?
- PetraDa, Ivan, jako je zdrav.Yes, Ivan, it is very healthy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “oat” translations and entries zob, ovas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ovas, zob, CC BY-SA 4.0.
