Easy and Fun Croatian Words for Kids

Croatian might look like a tricky language at first, but it’s actually not that hard! One great thing about Croatian is that every letter is always read the same way. That means if you can read it once, you can read it forever.

Here are some simple and useful Croatian words and phrases you can learn:

Saying Hello
Croatians greet people based on the time of day:

• In the morning, say “Dobro jutro” (Good morning)
• In the afternoon, say “Dobar dan” (Good day)
• At night, say “Dobra večer” (Good evening)

Talking to People

• If you want to ask someone how they are, say “Kako si?”
• They might answer “Dobro sam”, which means “I’m good”
• Say “Hvala” to thank someone
• Say “Izvolite” when handing something to someone
• If someone thanks you, you can say “Nema na čemu”, which means “You’re welcome”
• If someone sneezes, say “Nazdravlje!”
• Before a meal, you can wish someone a good appetite by saying “Dobar tek”

More Helpful Words

• Yes = Da
• No = Ne
• Please = Molim
• Sorry = Oprostite (but many Croatians also say “sorry”)

These words are easy to remember and will help you sound like a local when you visit Croatia!

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