Language Overview
Croatian
Hrvatski
Croatian is a South Slavic language spoken by nearly 7 million people, known for its complex grammar and some of the longest words in the Slavic family.
Overview
Croatian is a South Slavic language spoken primarily in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Croatian diaspora worldwide. It is the official language of Croatia and one of the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Alphabet
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Note: Croatian uses 30 Latin letters with diacritics (č, ć, đ, š, ž) and digraphs (dž, lj, nj). Content pending.
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Sound Features
Croatian phonology features:
- Pitch accent system with rising and falling tones
- Three distinct sounds for "ch": č, ć, and h
- Distinction between đ and dž
- Phonetic writing system
Key Grammar Highlights
Croatian grammar includes:
- Seven grammatical cases
- Three grammatical genders
- Complex verb system with aspects
- One of the longest words: "prijestolonasljednik" (heir to the throne)
Related Languages
Croatian is mutually intelligible with Serbian, Bosnian, and Montenegrin. These languages share a common origin but have developed distinct identities.
Basic Phrases
- Hello: Bok / Dobar dan
- Thank you: Hvala
- Yes: Da
- No: Ne
- Please: Molim
Resources
- Croatian language courses
- Croatian media and literature
- Language exchange programs
- Online dictionaries and grammar resources