German word

kroatisch

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁoˈaːtɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveCroatian

Example

Das ist eine kroatische Tradition.

That is a Croatian tradition.

Illustration for kroatisch (Croatian)

More examples

Wir besuchten eine kroatische Insel.

We visited a Croatian island.

Core concept

A person, object, or quality marked by a connection with Croatia.

Common phrases

  • kroatische Küche

    Croatian cuisine

  • kroatische Sprache

    Croatian language

  • kroatische Insel

    Croatian island

Similar words

serbisch: Connected with Serbia in origin, character, or association.
bosnisch: Connected with Bosnia in origin, character, or association.
slowenisch: Connected with Slovenia in origin, character, or association.
balkanisch: Connected with the Balkan region in origin, character, or association.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Personen, Gegenstände oder Merkmale, die aus Kroatien stammen oder kroatisch geprägt sind.

Word origin

The adjective derives from the country name Kroatien with the suffix -isch, while Kroatien ultimately reflects Latin Croatia and the Slavic name Hrvat.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, kroatisch is lowercase, but the noun for the Croatian language, Kroatisch, is capitalized.

Opposites

Related words

  • kroatischsprachigCroatian-speakingadjective
  • KroatischCroatian languagenoun

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