croatian: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B2Neutral to formal. The demonym is standard; the language name is academic/neutral.
Quick answer
What does “croatian” mean?
Relating to Croatia, its people, or the language spoken there.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Relating to Croatia, its people, or the language spoken there.
Can refer to the South Slavic ethnic group, the official language of Croatia, or cultural attributes originating from Croatia.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Spelling differences follow general patterns (e.g., -ise/-ize).
Connotations
Neutral geographical/cultural designation.
Frequency
Similar frequency in both varieties, context-dependent (geography, politics, culture).
Grammar
How to Use “croatian” in a Sentence
[be] + Croatian[speak/learn] + Croatian[Croatian] + noun (coast, player, village)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “croatian” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Croatian ambassador attended the reception.
- She is a renowned expert in Croatian folklore.
American English
- They serve authentic Croatian food at that restaurant.
- The Croatian team played exceptionally well.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
"The firm is expanding its operations to include a Croatian partner."
Academic
"The study examined vowel length in 19th-century Croatian dialects."
Everyday
"We're spending our holiday on the Croatian coast this summer."
Technical
"The Croatian contingent is integral to the NATO peacekeeping mission."
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “croatian”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “croatian”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “croatian”
- Incorrect capitalisation ('croatian').
- Confusing 'Croatian' (language/people) with 'Croat' (primarily a person).
- Using as a plural noun incorrectly (e.g., 'three Croatian' instead of 'three Croatians' or 'three Croats').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Croatian' is primarily an adjective (Croatian language, Croatian coast) and a noun for the language. 'Croat' is a noun for a person from Croatia. 'Croatian' can also be used for a person ('He is a Croatian'), though 'Croat' is common.
No. 'Serbo-Croatian' was a political/linguistic term for the standardised pluricentric language of former Yugoslavia. Since independence, 'Croatian' is the standard name for the language as used in Croatia, with distinct normative differences.
Yes, always. It is derived from a proper noun (Croatia).
Croatian is written exclusively in the Latin alphabet, using a modified version with diacritics (č, ć, đ, š, ž).
Relating to Croatia, its people, or the language spoken there.
Croatian is usually neutral to formal. the demonym is standard; the language name is academic/neutral. in register.
Croatian: in British English it is pronounced /krəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/, and in American English it is pronounced /kroʊˈeɪ.ʃən/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “As fit as a Croatian footballer”
- “Clear as the Croatian sea (informal, niche)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
CROATIAN: CROwned with AdrIATIC beauty (the 'CRO' and 'ATI' are in both words).
Conceptual Metaphor
NATION/ORIGIN AS IDENTITY (e.g., 'He has Croatian in his blood').
Practice
Quiz
Which sentence uses 'Croatian' correctly?