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== | Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/croatian Croatian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be exploring Croatian vocabulary related to education. Education is a fundamental part of any society and it's necessary for personal growth and development. Let's get started! | ||
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== Education System in Croatia== | |||
Before diving into the vocabulary related to education, it's important to understand the education system in Croatia. Education in Croatia is compulsory for children between the ages of 6 and 15, and it's divided into primary, secondary and tertiary education. | |||
* Primary Education - Osnovna škola (Elementary School) | |||
* Secondary Education - Srednja škola (High School) | |||
* Tertiary Education - Fakultet (College/University) | |||
Generally, students start primary school at six years old and finish it after eight years of study. After that, they can move on to secondary education, which lasts from four to six years depending on the chosen program. Finally, upon completion of secondary education, students can apply to colleges and universities that offer a vast range of programs and fields of study. | |||
== Vocabulary == | |||
Here are some Croatian words and phrases that are commonly used in the Croatian education system: | |||
=== Common Vocabulary === | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Škola || Sh-koh-lah || School | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Učitelj || Oo-chee-te-ly || Teacher (primary school) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Profesor || Pro-feh-sor || Teacher (high school/college/university) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Nastava || Nah-stah-vah || Teaching/Lessons | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Predmet || Pred-met || Subject | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Razred || Rahz-red || Grade/Year | ||
|- | |||
| Ispit || Ee-speet || Exam/Test | |||
|- | |||
| Prijemni Ispit || Pree-yem-nee Ee-speet || Entrance Exam | |||
|} | |} | ||
== | === Classroom Vocabulary === | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Knjiga || Knyee-gah || Book | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Bilježnica || Bil-yeh-zh-nits-ah || Notebook | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Olovka || Oh-low-v-kah || Pencil | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Kemijska Olovka || Keh-mee-ish-kah Oh-lowv-kah || Pen | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Ravnalo || Rahv-nah-loh || Ruler | ||
|- | |||
| Torba || Tor-bah || Bag | |||
|} | |||
=== University Vocabulary === | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Fakultet || Fah-koo-teh-let || College/University | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Dekan || Deh-kahn || Dean | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Diplomirati || Dee-ploh-me-rah-tee || To Graduate | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Profesorica || Pro-feh-soh-ree-tsah || Female Professor | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Profesor || Pro-feh-sor || Male Professor | ||
|} | |} | ||
== | === Phrases === | ||
Here are some common phrases that you might hear or use while studying: | |||
* Molim objašnjenje. (<i>Can you please explain?</i>) | |||
* Ispričavam se zbog kašnjenja. (<i>I'm sorry for being late.</i>) | |||
* Možete li ponoviti? (<i>Can you repeat that?</i>) | |||
* Smijem li otići do toaleta? (<i>May I go to the restroom?</i>) | |||
* Kada imamo kontrolni? (<i>When is the test?</i>) | |||
== Cultural Information == | |||
In Croatia, education is highly valued and most parents encourage their children to pursue higher education. It's not uncommon for students to attend private tutoring outside of regular school hours to improve their grades and chances of success. | |||
Additionally, physical education and sports are an important part of the Croatian education system, with many students participating in extracurricular activities such as soccer, basketball, and tennis. | |||
== Dialogue == | |||
Let's see these vocabulary words in action in a dialogue between two students at a Croatian university: | |||
* Person 1: Imate li ravnalo? (Do you have a ruler?) | |||
* Person 2: Nažalost, nemam. (Unfortunately, I don't have one.) | |||
* Person 1: Smijem li posuditi vašu kemijsku olovku? (May I borrow your pen?) | |||
* Person 2: Naravno, evo je. (Of course, here it is.) | |||
== Sources == | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Croatia Education in Croatia] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_education Primary Education in Croatia] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_education Secondary Education in Croatia] | |||
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<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. 😎 | |||
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Croatian Vocabulary - Education
Hi Croatian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be exploring Croatian vocabulary related to education. Education is a fundamental part of any society and it's necessary for personal growth and development. Let's get started!
Education System in Croatia
Before diving into the vocabulary related to education, it's important to understand the education system in Croatia. Education in Croatia is compulsory for children between the ages of 6 and 15, and it's divided into primary, secondary and tertiary education.
- Primary Education - Osnovna škola (Elementary School)
- Secondary Education - Srednja škola (High School)
- Tertiary Education - Fakultet (College/University)
Generally, students start primary school at six years old and finish it after eight years of study. After that, they can move on to secondary education, which lasts from four to six years depending on the chosen program. Finally, upon completion of secondary education, students can apply to colleges and universities that offer a vast range of programs and fields of study.
Vocabulary
Here are some Croatian words and phrases that are commonly used in the Croatian education system:
Common Vocabulary
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Škola | Sh-koh-lah | School |
| Učitelj | Oo-chee-te-ly | Teacher (primary school) |
| Profesor | Pro-feh-sor | Teacher (high school/college/university) |
| Nastava | Nah-stah-vah | Teaching/Lessons |
| Predmet | Pred-met | Subject |
| Razred | Rahz-red | Grade/Year |
| Ispit | Ee-speet | Exam/Test |
| Prijemni Ispit | Pree-yem-nee Ee-speet | Entrance Exam |
Classroom Vocabulary
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Knjiga | Knyee-gah | Book |
| Bilježnica | Bil-yeh-zh-nits-ah | Notebook |
| Olovka | Oh-low-v-kah | Pencil |
| Kemijska Olovka | Keh-mee-ish-kah Oh-lowv-kah | Pen |
| Ravnalo | Rahv-nah-loh | Ruler |
| Torba | Tor-bah | Bag |
University Vocabulary
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Fakultet | Fah-koo-teh-let | College/University |
| Dekan | Deh-kahn | Dean |
| Diplomirati | Dee-ploh-me-rah-tee | To Graduate |
| Profesorica | Pro-feh-soh-ree-tsah | Female Professor |
| Profesor | Pro-feh-sor | Male Professor |
Phrases
Here are some common phrases that you might hear or use while studying:
- Molim objašnjenje. (Can you please explain?)
- Ispričavam se zbog kašnjenja. (I'm sorry for being late.)
- Možete li ponoviti? (Can you repeat that?)
- Smijem li otići do toaleta? (May I go to the restroom?)
- Kada imamo kontrolni? (When is the test?)
Cultural Information
In Croatia, education is highly valued and most parents encourage their children to pursue higher education. It's not uncommon for students to attend private tutoring outside of regular school hours to improve their grades and chances of success.
Additionally, physical education and sports are an important part of the Croatian education system, with many students participating in extracurricular activities such as soccer, basketball, and tennis.
Dialogue
Let's see these vocabulary words in action in a dialogue between two students at a Croatian university:
- Person 1: Imate li ravnalo? (Do you have a ruler?)
- Person 2: Nažalost, nemam. (Unfortunately, I don't have one.)
- Person 1: Smijem li posuditi vašu kemijsku olovku? (May I borrow your pen?)
- Person 2: Naravno, evo je. (Of course, here it is.)
Sources
➡ 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. 😎