bijelo vino
The English phrase "white wine" is bijelo vino in Croatian.
bijelo vino refers to an alcoholic drink made from grapes that is pale yellow in color.
Did you know?
- In many parts of Croatia, bijelo vino is often enjoyed with 'meze', a traditional spread of cured meats and cheeses, which might seem like an unusual pairing to some English speakers.
- The Croatian word vino is a direct descendant of the Latin word vīnum, which reflects the deep influence of the Roman Empire on the Adriatic coast's viticulture.
- While bijelo vino is the standard term, Croatians often categorize their white wines by the region of origin, such as 'Istarska' for Istria or 'Dalmatinska' for Dalmatia, because the soil drastically changes the taste.
Examples in context
- Molim vas, donesite mi čašu bijelog vina.Please bring me a glass of white wine.
- Želim naručiti bijelo vino.I want to order white wine.
- Imate li dobro bijelo vino?Do you have a good white wine?
- Ovo bijelo vino je jako hladno.This white wine is very cold.
Example conversation
Petra and Mateo are at a restaurant looking at the drink menu.
- PetraMateo, što ćeš piti?Mateo, what will you drink?
- MateoJa ću naručiti bijelo vino.I will order white wine.
- PetraOdličan izbor, i ja ću isto.Great choice, I'll have the same.
- MateoUživajmo u večeri, Petra.Let's enjoy the dinner, Petra.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
