Language/Croatian/Vocabulary/Advanced-Croatian-Vocabulary
In this lesson, we will focus on expanding your Croatian vocabulary in specific fields such as law, science, art, politics, or business. As a Croatian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I understand the importance of having a diverse and rich vocabulary to express yourself fluently and accurately.
Law
Legal vocabulary can be challenging to learn, but it is essential if you plan on pursuing a career in law or need to communicate legal matters in Croatian. Here are some legal terms you can add to your vocabulary:
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| optužnica | optooznitsa | indictment |
| suđenje | soo-jen-ye | trial |
| kazneni zakon | kazneni za-kon | criminal law |
| tužba | toozh-ba | lawsuit |
| presuda | prey-soo-da | verdict |
Science
Science plays a crucial role in our daily lives, and having a broad scientific vocabulary can help you understand and communicate better about scientific topics in Croatian. Here are some scientific terms:
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| tijelo | tee-yeh-lo | body |
| gen | ghen | gene |
| znanost | zna-nost | science |
| kemija | ke-mee-ya | chemistry |
| mjeriti | m-yeh-ree-tee | measure |
Art
Croatian art and culture have a rich history that dates back to the ancient times of the Illyrians. Adding art vocabulary to your Croatian vocabulary can help you understand and appreciate the great works of Croatian artists. Here are some art-related terms:
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| umjetnost | oom-yet-nost | art |
| skulptura | skoolpt-oo-ra | sculpture |
| slika | slee-ka | painting |
| djelo | dee-yelo | artwork |
| kipar | kee-par | sculptor |
Politics
Understanding political terms and expressions can help you to participate actively in political discussions, debates, and elections in Croatia. Here are some political terms you may find useful:
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Vlada | vlah-da | government |
| izbori | eez-boh-ree | elections |
| sloboda | sloh-boh-da | freedom |
| zastava | zah-sta-va | flag |
| demokracija | demo-krah-tsee-ya | democracy |
Business
If you plan on doing business in Croatia, it is essential to have a broad vocabulary of business terms. Here are some common Croatian business terms you should consider adding to your vocabulary:
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| poslovni | pohs-lov-nee | business |
| korporacija | kor-poh-ra-tsee-ya | corporation |
| menadžer | meh-na-ja | manager |
| bilanca | bee-lan-tsa | balance sheet |
| dobit | doh-beet | profit |
By expanding your Croatian vocabulary in these fields, you will be able to communicate more efficiently, understand more Croatian content, and have more profound conversations with Croatian speakers.
Sources
- Croatian Vocabulary: A Croatian Language Guide (Paperback ...
- Croatian Proficiency Language Course (2023) - 17 Minute Languages
- Learn Croatian language online with games and flashcards
- Learn Croatian faster. Play for free. - Clozemaster
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