juha
Latin, feminine
The English word "soup" is translated into Croatian as juha. Wiktionary also lists supa and čorba.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Croatian | Note |
|---|---|
| juha | Latin, feminine |
| supa | Latin, feminine |
| čorba | Latin, feminine |
All three forms refer to a soup dish. In the continental parts of Croatia, the word grah is used colloquially to refer to any thick, bean-based soup. Along the Adriatic coast, fish soup is specifically known as riblja juha.
Which one should you use?
juha is the standard, most common word used in both formal and everyday Croatian. supa is a common synonym but is often perceived as slightly more informal or used for specific liquid-based dishes. čorba refers to a thicker, more hearty soup.
Is it said differently in some regions?
čorba is used in certain regions, particularly in areas with Balkan influence. In continental Croatia, grah is used colloquially for thick bean soups.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the standard word juha is juhe.
Did you know?
- While juha is the standard word for soup, it is a linguistic doublet of the word džus, which is used in Croatian to mean 'juice'.
- In many traditional Croatian households, a thick soup is not just a starter but is treated as a primary meal, often served with a side of polenta.
- In certain coastal regions, the distinction between a 'soup' and a 'stew' is blurred, as many traditional fish dishes are categorized as juha regardless of thickness.
Examples in context
- Juha je vruća.The soup is hot.This sentence is useful for describing the temperature of the juha.Tatoeba #12127410 by Adelpa, translation #4073406 by AlanF_US
- Juha je hladna.The soup is cold.Tatoeba #12127406 by Adelpa, translation #3258956 by CK
- Molim vas, mogu li dobiti juhu?Excuse me, may I have some soup, please?
- Molim vas, imate li danas supu?Excuse me, do you have any soup today?
- Hoćeš li čorbu?Do you want some soup?
- Molim vas, jednu porciju graha, molim.One serving of bean soup, please.
- Imate li riblju juhu? To je moj omiljeni specijalitet!Do you have fish soup? That's my favorite specialty!
- Danas je juha odlična.Today the soup is excellent.
Example conversation
Ana and Luka are at a restaurant.
- AnaKoju juhu želiš naručiti?Which soup do you want to order?
- LukaJa ću uzeti krem juhu.I will take the cream soup.
- AnaTa juha je odlična ovdje.That soup is great here.
- LukaSlažem se s tobom, Ana.I agree with you, Ana.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soup” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries juha, supa, čorba, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
