Tongue Twisters in Croatian You’ll Love
Want to speak Croatian like a pro and giggle while doing it? Tongue twisters are a super fun way to practice pronunciation and get used to tricky sounds. These silly, speedy phrases are favorites with kids because they feel like games!
What’s a Tongue Twister?
A tongue twister is a sentence or phrase that’s tricky to say fast. In Croatian, they often use repeating sounds like č, š, and ž. The more you say them, the clearer your speech gets—and the more fun you’ll have.
Try this easy one:
- Četiri čavla čekićem ću čuknuti.(Four nails I’ll tap with a hammer.)
Or a fun animal one:
- Žaba žabu žvače.(The frog chews a frog.)
Why Kids Love These Twisters
Tongue twisters feel like silly songs. They help kids master new sounds while laughing at their own funny mistakes. It’s a great way to make learning low-pressure and joyful.
Twist and Play Activities
Twister Repeat Challenge
Say a tongue twister together slowly. Then race to say it faster each time without messing up.
Create Your Own Twister
Let kids invent their own Croatian tongue twister using words they know. The sillier, the better!
Dinolingo’s Croatian program offers lots of opportunities to play with pronunciation. With songs, interactive videos, flashcards, and games, kids ages 2–14 can explore sounds and words at their own pace.
It’s available on iOS, Android, and web browsers—and comes with printable activities too.
Tongue twisters are more than just fun—they’re a clever way to make new sounds stick!
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