Croatian Common Nouns
Nouns name people, places, objects, and ideas. This set introduces common Croatian nouns you will meet in simple texts and everyday conversation.
You can practice these phrases using the interactive study set below.
Croatian nouns have gender (masculine, feminine, neuter); the ending often gives a clue.
People and Places
Words for person, place, house, city, and country are building blocks for sentences. You will use them when introducing yourself, asking directions, or talking about where you live.
Objects and Things
Nouns for book, door, window, and time appear in instructions and descriptions. Many are similar to other European languages, which can help with recognition.
Plural Forms
Croatian nouns form plurals by changing the ending. The pattern depends on gender. Start by learning the singular form; plurals will make more sense with practice.
Essential nouns for everyday communication.
Common Croatian Nouns
| English | Croatian |
|---|---|
| House | Kuća |
| City | Grad |
| Book | Knjiga |
| Time | Vrijeme |
Pronunciation Tip
"Kuća" uses a "ch" sound for "ć"; stress is on the first syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know the gender of a Croatian noun?
Often the ending suggests gender: -a often feminine, -o or -e neuter, consonant masculine.
What is the word for "person" in Croatian?
"Osoba" means person; "ljudi" means people.
Do Croatian nouns have cases?
Yes, Croatian uses cases; subject form (nominative) is the one you see in word lists.
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