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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on Croatian vocabulary related to politics and current events! In this lesson, we will delve into the world of Croatian politics, media, elections, and government institutions. As a complete beginner, this lesson will provide you with a solid foundation in understanding and discussing these topics in Croatian. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to stay up-to-date with the latest political developments and engage in conversations about current events in Croatia.

Media and News

One of the most important aspects of staying informed about politics and current events is the media. In Croatian, the word for media is "mediji". Let's take a look at some key vocabulary related to media and news:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English Translation
mediji	meh-dee-yee	media
novine	noh-vee-neh	newspaper
televizija	teh-leh-vee-zee-yah	television
radio	rah-dee-oh	radio
internetske stranice	een-ter-net-ske stra-nee-tseh	websites
vijesti	vee-yes-tee	news
izvještavanje	eez-vyes-tah-vahn-yeh	reporting

Now that you know some basic media vocabulary, let's learn how to talk about different types of news and news sources in Croatian. Here are some useful words and phrases:

Izvještaj - report
Novinarska konferencija - press conference
Dnevne vijesti - daily news
Ekskluzivno - exclusive
Naslovna stranica - front page
Vodeća vijest - leading news
Izvanredno stanje - state of emergency

Government Institutions

To understand politics and current events, it's important to be familiar with the different government institutions in Croatia. Here are some key vocabulary words related to government institutions:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English Translation
vlada	vlah-dah	government
predsjednik	prehd-syed-neek	president
premijer	preh-mee-yehr	prime minister
ministar	meen-ees-tahr	minister
sabor	sah-bohr	parliament
općina	ohp-chee-nah	municipality
županija	zhoo-pah-nee-yah	county
grad	grahd	city

Now that you know the basic vocabulary related to government institutions, let's learn some additional words and phrases to help you understand Croatian politics and current events:

Glasovanje - voting
Zakon - law
Izbori - elections
Politika - politics
Demokracija - democracy
Korupcija - corruption
Prosvjed - protest
Koalicija - coalition

Cultural Section

In Croatian politics, it's important to understand the regional variations in the usage and understanding of certain political terms. Croatia is divided into counties, known as "županije", which have their own unique characteristics and political dynamics. For example, the city of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, has a different political landscape compared to other regions in the country. This regional variation is influenced by historical, cultural, and socioeconomic factors.

Interesting Fact: Did you know that Croatia gained independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 and became a sovereign nation? This event had a significant impact on the political landscape of the country and shaped its current political system. Croatia is now a parliamentary democracy with a multi-party system.

Exercises

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of Croatian vocabulary related to politics and current events.

Exercise 1: Match the Croatian words with their English translations.

1. mediji 2. novine 3. premijer 4. izbori 5. županija

a. media b. newspaper c. prime minister d. elections e. county

Solution: 1. a 2. b 3. c 4. d 5. e

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct Croatian words.

1. __________ je glavni grad Hrvatske. 2. __________ su ključni za informiranje o politici. 3. __________ se održavaju svake četiri godine. 4. __________ su odgovorne za donošenje zakona. 5. __________ su izvori vijesti i informacija.

Solution: 1. Zagreb 2. Mediji 3. Izbori 4. Vlada 5. Novine

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Croatian vocabulary related to politics and current events. You have learned important words and phrases to discuss media, government institutions, and current affairs in Croatia. Keep practicing and staying informed to further improve your language skills. In the next lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of science and technology in Croatian. Good luck!

Table of Contents - Croatian Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Pronouns

Numbers and Time

Verbs and Tenses

Daily Activities

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Drink

Croatian Culture and Traditions

Other Lessons

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-Politics and current events play a vital role in any society. The same holds for Croatia, where politics and current affairs are an important part of everyday life. In this lesson, you will learn about the vocabulary associated with Croatian politics and current affairs. This lesson is a part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Croatian Course," aimed at helping complete beginners attain an A1 level of proficiency in the Croatian language.
+== Introduction ==
+Welcome to the lesson on Croatian vocabulary related to politics and current events! In this lesson, we will delve into the world of Croatian politics, media, elections, and government institutions. As a complete beginner, this lesson will provide you with a solid foundation in understanding and discussing these topics in Croatian. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to stay up-to-date with the latest political developments and engage in conversations about current events in Croatia.
-<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Croatian/Vocabulary/Phrasal-Verbs-and-Collocations|Phrasal Verbs and Collocations]] & [[Language/Croatian/Vocabulary/Hobbies-and-Interests|Hobbies and Interests]].</span>
+== Media and News ==
-== Croatian Politics and Government Institutions ==
-Croatia is a democratic country, with the president as the head of state and the prime minister as the head of government. The parliament is bicameral, consisting of the House of Representatives and the House of Counties. Here are some common Croatian political terms:
+One of the most important aspects of staying informed about politics and current events is the media. In Croatian, the word for media is "mediji". Let's take a look at some key vocabulary related to media and news:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+|-
+| mediji || meh-dee-yee || media
+|-
+| novine || noh-vee-neh || newspaper
+|-
+| televizija || teh-leh-vee-zee-yah || television
 |-
-| Predsjednik Republike || pre-dsjed-nik ree-pu-bli-ke || President of the Republic
+| radio || rah-dee-oh || radio
 |-
-| Vladina koalicija || vla-di-na ko-a-li-cija || Government coalition
+| internetske stranice || een-ter-net-ske stra-nee-tseh || websites
 |-
-| Hrvatski sabor || hrvats-ki sa-bor || Croatian Parliament
+| vijesti || vee-yes-tee || news
 |-
-| Glavni grad || glav-ni grad || Capital city
+| izvještavanje || eez-vyes-tah-vahn-yeh || reporting
 |}
-* Predsjednik is the Croatian word for "president." Predsjednik Republike refers exclusively to the Croatian President.
+Now that you know some basic media vocabulary, let's learn how to talk about different types of news and news sources in Croatian. Here are some useful words and phrases:
-* Vladina koalicija refers to the government coalition created by political parties to form the Government.
-* Hrvatski sabor is the Croatian parliament.
-* Glavni grad is the Croatian word for "capital city."
-== Croatian Elections ==
+* Izvještaj - report
-Elections are an essential part of any democratic society, and Croatia is no exception. Here are some common terms related to Croatian elections:
+* Novinarska konferencija - press conference
+* Dnevne vijesti - daily news
+* Ekskluzivno - exclusive
+* Naslovna stranica - front page
+* Vodeća vijest - leading news
+* Izvanredno stanje - state of emergency
+== Government Institutions ==
+To understand politics and current events, it's important to be familiar with the different government institutions in Croatia. Here are some key vocabulary words related to government institutions:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| Izborna komisija || izbor-na ko-mi-si-ja || Election Commission
+| vlada || vlah-dah || government
 |-
-| Glasovanje || gla-so-va-nje || Voting
+| predsjednik || prehd-syed-neek || president
 |-
-| Glasacki listic || gla-sa?-ki lis-tić || Ballot
+| premijer || preh-mee-yehr || prime minister
 |-
-| Kandidat || kan-di-dat || Candidate
+| ministar || meen-ees-tahr || minister
-|}
-* Izborna komisija is the Election Commission responsible for overseeing the electoral process.
-* Glasovanje refers to the process of voting.
-* Glasacki listic is the Croatian term for "ballot."
-* Kandidat is the Croatian term for "candidate."
-== Croatian Media ==
-The media has an essential role to play in any society, as it keeps the citizens informed and enables them to form their opinions. Here are some common Croatian media terms:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Novine || no-vi-ne || Newspaper
+| sabor || sah-bohr || parliament
 |-
-| Radio || ra-di-o || Radio
+| općina || ohp-chee-nah || municipality
 |-
-| Televizija || te-le-vi-zi-ja || Television
+| županija || zhoo-pah-nee-yah || county
 |-
-| Voditelj || vo-di-telj || Host
+| grad || grahd || city
 |}
-* Novine refer to newspapers in Croatian.
+Now that you know the basic vocabulary related to government institutions, let's learn some additional words and phrases to help you understand Croatian politics and current events:
-* Radio and Televizija are the Croatian words for "radio" and "television," respectively.
-* Voditelj is the Croatian term for "host" or "presenter."
-== Current Events in Croatia ==
+* Glasovanje - voting
-It's essential to stay up-to-date with current events in any country, including Croatia. Here are some common terms related to current events:
+* Zakon - law
+* Izbori - elections
+* Politika - politics
+* Demokracija - democracy
+* Korupcija - corruption
+* Prosvjed - protest
+* Koalicija - coalition
-{| class="wikitable"
+== Cultural Section ==
-! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
+In Croatian politics, it's important to understand the regional variations in the usage and understanding of certain political terms. Croatia is divided into counties, known as "županije", which have their own unique characteristics and political dynamics. For example, the city of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, has a different political landscape compared to other regions in the country. This regional variation is influenced by historical, cultural, and socioeconomic factors.
-| Aktualno || ak-tu-a-lno || Current
-|-
+Interesting Fact: Did you know that Croatia gained independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 and became a sovereign nation? This event had a significant impact on the political landscape of the country and shaped its current political system. Croatia is now a parliamentary democracy with a multi-party system.
-| Kriza || kri-za || Crisis
-|-
+== Exercises ==
-| Prosvjedi || pro-sve-di || Protests
-|-
+Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of Croatian vocabulary related to politics and current events.
-| Vlada || vla-da || Government
-|}
+Exercise 1: Match the Croatian words with their English translations.
+. mediji
+. novine
+. premijer
+. izbori
+. županija
+a. media
+b. newspaper
+c. prime minister
+d. elections
+e. county
+Solution:
+. a
+. b
+. c
+. d
+. e
+Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct Croatian words.
+. __________ je glavni grad Hrvatske.
+. __________ su ključni za informiranje o politici.
+. __________ se održavaju svake četiri godine.
+. __________ su odgovorne za donošenje zakona.
+. __________ su izvori vijesti i informacija.
-* Aktualno means "current" and is used to describe news or events happening at the moment.
+Solution:
-* Kriza means "crisis" and can be used to describe any situation that is difficult or challenging.
+. Zagreb
-* Prosvjedi refers to protests.
+. Mediji
-* Vlada is the Croatian word for "government."
+. Izbori
+. Vlada
+. Novine
-I hope this lesson has helped you to understand the Croatian vocabulary associated with politics and current affairs. It's essential to stay informed and keep abreast of what's happening in the country you are living in or visiting. In the next lesson, we will learn about science and technology vocabulary.
+== Conclusion ==
-== Sources ==
+Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Croatian vocabulary related to politics and current events. You have learned important words and phrases to discuss media, government institutions, and current affairs in Croatia. Keep practicing and staying informed to further improve your language skills. In the next lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of science and technology in Croatian. Good luck!
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Croatia Politics of Croatia]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatian_parliament Croatian Parliament]
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