vegan
The Croatian word for vegan is vegan.
The term is used to describe a supporter of veganism.
Meaning: supporter of veganism (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun form vegan remains the same for all genders and numbers. If you wish to use the feminine singular form, use vegankinja. To describe food or a lifestyle, use the adjective form veganski, such as in the phrase veganski proizvodi for vegan products.
Did you know?
- If you ask for veganska opcija (vegan option) in a traditional Croatian restaurant, the server might suggest a dish of blitva (Swiss chard). While naturally vegan, it is viewed as a cultural staple rather than a 'dietary' choice.
- The Croatian language has a specific word post (fast) that describes a traditional Orthodox Christian diet. This diet is often accidentally vegan, leading some to be 'vegan' for religious reasons without using the word vegan.
- While vegan is the standard term, some older generations might refer to a vegan diet as posni režim, a term historically used for fasting or avoiding animal products during religious periods.
Examples in context
- Ja sam veganI am vegan
- Imate li veganske opcije?Do you have vegan options?
- On je vegan.He is a vegan.
- Moj brat je strogi vegan.My brother is a strict vegan.
Example conversation
Petra and Luka are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- PetraHoćemo li ići u onaj novi restoran?Shall we go to that new restaurant?
- LukaNe znam, ja sam vegan.I don't know, I am a vegan.
- PetraImaju odlične opcije za tebe, Luka.They have great options for you, Luka.
- LukaU redu, idemo tamo.Alright, let's go there.
