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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Croatian Course." Today, we will dive into the fascinating world of Croatian politics and current events vocabulary. Whether you're planning to visit Croatia, stay updated with its political landscape, or simply want to expand your linguistic skills, this lesson is for you!

Importance of the Topic[edit | edit source]

Understanding political vocabulary is crucial for engaging in conversations about current events, expressing opinions, and getting involved in discussions that matter. Politics affects every aspect of society, and being equipped with the right words will enable you to navigate these conversations with confidence.

In this lesson, we will cover essential vocabulary related to:

Government institutions

Elections and political parties

Media and news reporting

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in the vocabulary you need to discuss Croatian political issues and current events.

Government Institutions[edit | edit source]

Croatia has a rich political system filled with various institutions that shape its governance. Here are some key terms to know:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
Vlada	ˈvlaːda	Government
Sabirnica	saˈbiːr.ni.ʦa	Parliament
Predsjednik	ˈprɛd.ʃɛd.nik	President
Ministar	ˈmi.ni.star	Minister
Sabor	ˈsa.bor	Assembly
Ustavni sud	ˈustavni suːd	Constitutional Court
Općina	ˈop.t͡ɕi.na	Municipality
Županija	ˈʒu.pa.ni.ja	County
Država	ˈdrʒa.va	State
Gradonačelnik	ɡra.dɔˈnaː.t͡ʃɛl.nik	Mayor

Elections and Political Parties[edit | edit source]

Elections are a vital part of democracy, and understanding the vocabulary related to them is essential for active participation. Here are some terms to get you started:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
Izbori	ˈi.zbo.ri	Elections
Politička stranka	poˈli.tit͡ʃ.ka ˈstraŋ.ka	Political party
Kandidat	ˈka.ni.dat	Candidate
Glasanje	ˈɡla.san.jɛ	Voting
Izborna komisija	ˈiz.bor.na koˈmi.sija	Electoral commission
Referendum	re.feˈren.dum	Referendum
Kampanja	kamˈpa.nja	Campaign
Odluka	ˈod.lu.ka	Decision
Pravo glasa	ˈpra.vo ˈɡla.sa	Right to vote
Većina	veˈt͡ʃi.na	Majority

Media and News Reporting[edit | edit source]

The media plays a significant role in informing the public about political matters. Familiarizing yourself with relevant vocabulary will help you follow the news effectively. Here are some essential terms:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
Novine	nɔˈvi.ne	Newspapers
Televizija	te.leˈvi.zi.ja	Television
Radio	ˈra.di.o	Radio
Članak	ˈt͡ʃla.nak	Article
Reportaža	re.porˈta.ʒa	Report
Vijesti	ˈvje.s.ti	News
Novinar	ˈnɔ.vi.nar	Journalist
Izvještaj	izˈvjɛʃ.taj	Report
Medijska kuća	ˈme.dij.ska ˈku.t͡ʃa	Media house
Prijenos	ˈpri.ɛ.nɔs	Broadcast

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you’ve learned some useful vocabulary, it’s time to put your knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce your learning.

Exercise 1: Match the Terms[edit | edit source]

Match the Croatian words with their English meanings.

|| Croatian || English ||

|-

| A. Izbori || 1. News ||

|-

| B. Ministar || 2. Municipality ||

|-

| C. Novinar || 3. Government ||

|-

| D. Općina || 4. Elections ||

Answers: A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words.

1. The _____ (government) is responsible for making laws.

2. Citizens have the _____ (right to vote) in elections.

3. A _____ (candidate) runs for office during elections.

4. The _____ (journalist) reported on the recent political event.

Answers: 1. vlada, 2. pravo glasa, 3. kandidat, 4. novinar

Exercise 3: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine whether the following statements are true or false.

1. The "Sabor" is the Croatian word for parliament. (True)

2. "Glasanje" means "campaign." (False)

3. "Predsjednik" translates to "Minister." (False)

4. "Televizija" refers to "radio." (False)

Exercise 4: Vocabulary in Context[edit | edit source]

Read the sentences and choose the correct vocabulary word from the options provided.

1. The _____ (elections / news) will be held next month.

2. A _____ (mayor / referendum) is the head of a city.

3. The _____ (journalist / campaign) wrote an article about the election.

4. The _____ (constitution / assembly) meets every month to discuss new laws.

Answers: 1. elections, 2. mayor, 3. journalist, 4. assembly

Exercise 5: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Use the vocabulary words to create sentences.

Example Answers:

1. "U Hrvatskoj, izbori se održavaju svake četiri godine." (In Croatia, elections are held every four years.)

2. "Ministar je objavio nove mjere." (The minister announced new measures.)

Exercise 6: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Croatian.

1. The government is working on new laws.

2. The journalist reported on the recent elections.

Answers: 1. "Vlada radi na novim zakonima." 2. "Novinar je izvijestio o nedavnim izborima."

Exercise 7: Listening Exercise[edit | edit source]

Listen to a news segment in Croatian and identify any vocabulary words from today’s lesson. Write down the words you recognize.

Exercise 8: Group Discussion[edit | edit source]

In pairs, discuss a current event in Croatia using as many vocabulary words from today’s lesson as possible.

Exercise 9: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Role-play a scenario where one person is a journalist interviewing a politician. Use vocabulary from today's lesson.

Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself[edit | edit source]

Create a short quiz for yourself using words from today's lesson. Ask a friend to take the quiz and see how well they do!

Congratulations on completing today's lesson! You now have a foundational vocabulary related to Croatian politics and current events. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep using these words in your conversations.

Table of Contents - Croatian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Croatian Course." Today, we will dive into the fascinating world of '''Croatian politics and current events vocabulary'''. Whether you're planning to visit Croatia, stay updated with its political landscape, or simply want to expand your linguistic skills, this lesson is for you!
+=== Importance of the Topic ===
+Understanding political vocabulary is crucial for engaging in conversations about current events, expressing opinions, and getting involved in discussions that matter. Politics affects every aspect of society, and being equipped with the right words will enable you to navigate these conversations with confidence.
+In this lesson, we will cover essential vocabulary related to:
+* '''Government institutions'''
+* '''Elections and political parties'''
+* '''Media and news reporting'''
+By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in the vocabulary you need to discuss Croatian political issues and current events.
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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.
+=== Government Institutions ===
-== Croatian Politics and Government Institutions ==
+Croatia has a rich political system filled with various institutions that shape its governance. Here are some key terms to know:
-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:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Vlada || ˈvlaːda || Government
+|-
+| Sabirnica || saˈbiːr.ni.ʦa || Parliament
+|-
+| Predsjednik || ˈprɛd.ʃɛd.nik || President
 |-
-| Predsjednik Republike || pre-dsjed-nik ree-pu-bli-ke || President of the Republic
+| Ministar || ˈmi.ni.star || Minister
 |-
-| Vladina koalicija || vla-di-na ko-a-li-cija || Government coalition
+| Sabor || ˈsa.bor || Assembly
 |-
-| Hrvatski sabor || hrvats-ki sa-bor || Croatian Parliament
+| Ustavni sud || ˈustavni suːd || Constitutional Court
 |-
-| Glavni grad || glav-ni grad || Capital city
+| Općina || ˈop.t͡ɕi.na || Municipality
+|-
+| Županija || ˈʒu.pa.ni.ja || County
+|-
+| Država || ˈdrʒa.va || State
+|-
+| Gradonačelnik || ɡra.dɔˈnaː.t͡ʃɛl.nik || Mayor
 |}
-* Predsjednik is the Croatian word for "president." Predsjednik Republike refers exclusively to the Croatian President.
+=== Elections and Political Parties ===
-* 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 ==
+Elections are a vital part of democracy, and understanding the vocabulary related to them is essential for active participation. Here are some terms to get you started:
-Elections are an essential part of any democratic society, and Croatia is no exception. Here are some common terms related to Croatian elections:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Izbori || ˈi.zbo.ri || Elections
+|-
+| Politička stranka || poˈli.tit͡ʃ.ka ˈstraŋ.ka || Political party
+|-
+| Kandidat || ˈka.ni.dat || Candidate
+|-
+| Glasanje || ˈɡla.san.jɛ || Voting
+|-
+| Izborna komisija || ˈiz.bor.na koˈmi.sija || Electoral commission
+|-
+| Referendum || re.feˈren.dum || Referendum
 |-
-| Izborna komisija || izbor-na ko-mi-si-ja || Election Commission
+| Kampanja || kamˈpa.nja || Campaign
 |-
-| Glasovanje || gla-so-va-nje || Voting
+| Odluka || ˈod.lu.ka || Decision
 |-
-| Glasacki listic || gla-sa?-ki lis-tić || Ballot
+| Pravo glasa || ˈpra.vo ˈɡla.sa || Right to vote
 |-
-| Kandidat || kan-di-dat || Candidate
+| Većina || veˈt͡ʃi.na || Majority
 |}
-* Izborna komisija is the Election Commission responsible for overseeing the electoral process.
+=== Media and News Reporting ===
-* 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 plays a significant role in informing the public about political matters. Familiarizing yourself with relevant vocabulary will help you follow the news effectively. Here are some essential terms:
-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
+| Novine || nɔˈvi.ne || Newspapers
 |-
-| Radio || ra-di-o || Radio
+| Televizija || te.leˈvi.zi.ja || Television
 |-
-| Televizija || te-le-vi-zi-ja || Television
+| Radio || ˈra.di.o || Radio
 |-
-| Voditelj || vo-di-telj || Host
+| Članak || ˈt͡ʃla.nak || Article
+|-
+| Reportaža || re.porˈta.ʒa || Report
+|-
+| Vijesti || ˈvje.s.ti || News
+|-
+| Novinar || ˈnɔ.vi.nar || Journalist
+|-
+| Izvještaj || izˈvjɛʃ.taj || Report
+|-
+| Medijska kuća || ˈme.dij.ska ˈku.t͡ʃa || Media house
+|-
+| Prijenos || ˈpri.ɛ.nɔs || Broadcast
 |}
-* Novine refer to newspapers in Croatian.
+== Exercises ==
-* Radio and Televizija are the Croatian words for "radio" and "television," respectively.
-* Voditelj is the Croatian term for "host" or "presenter."
+Now that you’ve learned some useful vocabulary, it’s time to put your knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce your learning.
+=== Exercise 1: Match the Terms ===
-== Current Events in Croatia ==
+Match the Croatian words with their English meanings.
-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:
+|| Croatian || English ||
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Croatian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Aktualno || ak-tu-a-lno || Current
+| A. Izbori || 1. News ||
 |-
-| Kriza || kri-za || Crisis
+| B. Ministar || 2. Municipality ||
 |-
-| Prosvjedi || pro-sve-di || Protests
+| C. Novinar || 3. Government ||
 |-
-| Vlada || vla-da || Government
-|}
-* Aktualno means "current" and is used to describe news or events happening at the moment.
+| D. Općina || 4. Elections ||
-* Kriza means "crisis" and can be used to describe any situation that is difficult or challenging.
-* Prosvjedi refers to protests.
+''Answers: A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2''
-* Vlada is the Croatian word for "government."
+=== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ===
+Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words.
+. The _____ (government) is responsible for making laws.
+. Citizens have the _____ (right to vote) in elections.
+. A _____ (candidate) runs for office during elections.
+. The _____ (journalist) reported on the recent political event.
+''Answers: 1. vlada, 2. pravo glasa, 3. kandidat, 4. novinar''
+=== Exercise 3: True or False ===
+Determine whether the following statements are true or false.
+. The "Sabor" is the Croatian word for parliament. (True)
+. "Glasanje" means "campaign." (False)
+. "Predsjednik" translates to "Minister." (False)
+. "Televizija" refers to "radio." (False)
+=== Exercise 4: Vocabulary in Context ===
+Read the sentences and choose the correct vocabulary word from the options provided.
+. The _____ (elections / news) will be held next month.
+. A _____ (mayor / referendum) is the head of a city.
+. The _____ (journalist / campaign) wrote an article about the election.
+. The _____ (constitution / assembly) meets every month to discuss new laws.
+''Answers: 1. elections, 2. mayor, 3. journalist, 4. assembly''
+=== Exercise 5: Create Sentences ===
+Use the vocabulary words to create sentences.
+''Example Answers:''
+. "U Hrvatskoj, izbori se održavaju svake četiri godine." (In Croatia, elections are held every four years.)
+. "Ministar je objavio nove mjere." (The minister announced new measures.)
+=== Exercise 6: Translate the Sentences ===
+Translate the following sentences into Croatian.
+. The government is working on new laws.
+. The journalist reported on the recent elections.
+''Answers: 1. "Vlada radi na novim zakonima." 2. "Novinar je izvijestio o nedavnim izborima."''
+=== Exercise 7: Listening Exercise ===
+Listen to a news segment in Croatian and identify any vocabulary words from today’s lesson. Write down the words you recognize.
+=== Exercise 8: Group Discussion ===
+In pairs, discuss a current event in Croatia using as many vocabulary words from today’s lesson as possible.
+=== Exercise 9: Role Play ===
+Role-play a scenario where one person is a journalist interviewing a politician. Use vocabulary from today's lesson.
+=== Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself ===
-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.
+Create a short quiz for yourself using words from today's lesson. Ask a friend to take the quiz and see how well they do!
-== Sources ==
+Congratulations on completing today's lesson! You now have a foundational vocabulary related to Croatian politics and current events. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep using these words in your conversations.
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Croatia Politics of Croatia]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatian_parliament Croatian Parliament]
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