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<div class="pg_page_title">Croatian Vocabulary - Drinks</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Croatian Vocabulary - Drinks</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/croatian Croatian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, you will learn the most important Croatian words related to drinks. Knowing these words will help you to order drinks in a restaurant or bar, and understand what people are talking about when they mention different types of drinks. __TOC__


==Drinks==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/croatian Croatian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn some useful Croatian vocabulary related to drinks. Whether you are going out to a bar with friends or just want to ask for something to drink, these words and phrases will be helpful to know. Let's get started! Don't forget to use the [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=31 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/croatian/question questions] to practice your new vocabulary!<br>
Here is a list of some of the most common drinks in Croatian.
 
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== Beverages ==
 
Croatian people are coffee lovers, there is a great tradition of drinking coffee at cafes. While "kava" (coffee) is the most popular drink, Croatian people also like tea, hot chocolate, and other hot beverages. In Croatia, beer and wine are widespread alcoholic beverages; however, the country also produces spirits such as brandy and liqueurs.
 
Here are some common beverages in Croatia:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| kava || /ˈkaːva/ || coffee
|-
|-
| voda || voh-dah || water
| čaj || /tʃai̯/ || tea
|-
|-
| sok || sohk || juice
| vruća čokolada || /ʋrǔːt͡ɕa t͡ʃɔ̌kɔlada/ || hot chocolate
|}
 
Kava dolazi: A coffee is coming!
Oprostite, želio bih čaj. : Excuse me, I would like a tea.
Volio bih vruću čokoladu, molim. : I would like a hot chocolate, please.
 
== Alcoholic drinks ==
 
In Croatia, you can find a wide range of domestic as well as imported alcoholic drinks. Some of the most popular alcoholic beverages are beer, wine, and rakija (brandy). Rakija is a traditional Croatian spirit made from fermented fruit.
 
Here are some common alcoholic drinks in Croatia:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| kava || kah-vah || coffee
| pivo || /ˈpiːʋɔ/ || beer
|-
|-
| čaj || chai || tea
| vino || /ˈʋiːnɔ/ || wine
|-
|-
| pivo || pee-voh || beer
| rakija || /ˈrâkija/ || brandy
|}
 
Htio bih pivo, molim. : I would like a beer, please.
Daj mi čašu vina, molim te. : Give me a glass of wine, please.
Rakija mi se sviđa, hvala. : I like brandy, thank you.
 
== Soft drinks ==
 
Soft drinks are popular in Croatia, especially during summer. People enjoy them at cafes, restaurants, by the beach or with a meal. Apart from the famous Coca-Cola, Croatia has its popular brand of carbonated drinks. You can just ask for "sok" if you want a non-alcoholic beverage.
 
Here are some common Croatian soft drinks:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| vino || vee-noh || wine
| Coca-Cola || /kôkas kôla/ || Coca-Cola
|-
| Fanta || /fanta/ || Fanta
|-
| sok || /sôk/ || soft drink
|}
|}


You can also use the word "piće" (peech-eh) which means "drink".
Daj mi Coca-colu, molim. : Give me a Coca Cola, please.
Volim Fantu. : I like Fanta.
Hoćeš li sok? : Do you want a soft drink?


==Practice==
== Hot beverages ==
To improve your [[Language/Croatian|Croatian]] [[Language/Croatian/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=31 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/croatian/question questions]!
 
Croatia has very cold winters, so it's not uncommon to warm up with hot alcoholic drinks during winter festivals. The most popular drinks are warm beer and mulled wine. Hot rakija with honey and spices is also served in many towns and villages. Tea and hot chocolate are also popular during the winter months.
 
Here are some popular hot beverages in Croatia:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| toplo pivo || /tɔplɔ pîvɔ/ || warm beer
|-
| kuhano vino || /kûxafxo ʋînɔ/ || mulled wine
|-
| čaj s medom || /tʃai s mɛdɔm/ || tea with honey
|}
 
Možeš li mi dati toplo pivo, molim. : Can you give me warm beer, please.
Hoćeš li probati kuhano vino? : Do you want to try mulled wine?
Volim čaj s medom. : I like tea with honey.
 
== Conclusion ==
 
Congratulations! You have learned some of the most common Croatian drinks and how to order them. And, remember, to improve your [[Language/Croatian|Croatian]] [[Language/Croatian/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=31 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/croatian/question questions]!


<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Sources:
- [https://croatiaweek.com/ Croatia Week]
- [https://theculturetrip.com/ The Culture Trip]


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* [[Language/Croatian/Vocabulary/Medicine|Medicine]]
* [[Language/Croatian/Vocabulary/Transport|Transport]]
* [[Language/Croatian/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Croatian/Vocabulary/Numbers|Numbers]]
* [[Language/Croatian/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Croatian/Vocabulary/Vegetables|Vegetables]]
* [[Language/Croatian/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Croatian/Vocabulary/Weather|Weather]]
* [[Language/Croatian/Vocabulary/Post-office|Post office]]


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Croatian Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Croatian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some useful Croatian vocabulary related to drinks. Whether you are going out to a bar with friends or just want to ask for something to drink, these words and phrases will be helpful to know. Let's get started! Don't forget to use the Find native speakers and ask them any questions to practice your new vocabulary!

Beverages

Croatian people are coffee lovers, there is a great tradition of drinking coffee at cafes. While "kava" (coffee) is the most popular drink, Croatian people also like tea, hot chocolate, and other hot beverages. In Croatia, beer and wine are widespread alcoholic beverages; however, the country also produces spirits such as brandy and liqueurs.

Here are some common beverages in Croatia:

Croatian Pronunciation English
kava /ˈkaːva/ coffee
čaj /tʃai̯/ tea
vruća čokolada /ʋrǔːt͡ɕa t͡ʃɔ̌kɔlada/ hot chocolate

Kava dolazi: A coffee is coming! Oprostite, želio bih čaj. : Excuse me, I would like a tea. Volio bih vruću čokoladu, molim. : I would like a hot chocolate, please.

Alcoholic drinks

In Croatia, you can find a wide range of domestic as well as imported alcoholic drinks. Some of the most popular alcoholic beverages are beer, wine, and rakija (brandy). Rakija is a traditional Croatian spirit made from fermented fruit.

Here are some common alcoholic drinks in Croatia:

Croatian Pronunciation English
pivo /ˈpiːʋɔ/ beer
vino /ˈʋiːnɔ/ wine
rakija /ˈrâkija/ brandy

Htio bih pivo, molim. : I would like a beer, please. Daj mi čašu vina, molim te. : Give me a glass of wine, please. Rakija mi se sviđa, hvala. : I like brandy, thank you.

Soft drinks

Soft drinks are popular in Croatia, especially during summer. People enjoy them at cafes, restaurants, by the beach or with a meal. Apart from the famous Coca-Cola, Croatia has its popular brand of carbonated drinks. You can just ask for "sok" if you want a non-alcoholic beverage.

Here are some common Croatian soft drinks:

Croatian Pronunciation English
Coca-Cola /kôkas kôla/ Coca-Cola
Fanta /fanta/ Fanta
sok /sôk/ soft drink

Daj mi Coca-colu, molim. : Give me a Coca Cola, please. Volim Fantu. : I like Fanta. Hoćeš li sok? : Do you want a soft drink?

Hot beverages

Croatia has very cold winters, so it's not uncommon to warm up with hot alcoholic drinks during winter festivals. The most popular drinks are warm beer and mulled wine. Hot rakija with honey and spices is also served in many towns and villages. Tea and hot chocolate are also popular during the winter months.

Here are some popular hot beverages in Croatia:

Croatian Pronunciation English
toplo pivo /tɔplɔ pîvɔ/ warm beer
kuhano vino /kûxafxo ʋînɔ/ mulled wine
čaj s medom /tʃai s mɛdɔm/ tea with honey

Možeš li mi dati toplo pivo, molim. : Can you give me warm beer, please. Hoćeš li probati kuhano vino? : Do you want to try mulled wine? Volim čaj s medom. : I like tea with honey.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned some of the most common Croatian drinks and how to order them. And, remember, to improve your Croatian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources: - Croatia Week - The Culture Trip



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