Kravata – hrvatski izum
The Cravat – A Croatian Invention
How the necktie was born in Croatia: 17th-century Croatian soldiers in France wore red neck-scarves that so charmed Louis XIV that the 'cravate' — from 'Croate' — spread worldwide, now celebrated every 18 October.
You will practice: Past tense (počinje, sudjelovali su, privukao je), the present adverb (boreći se), and dates with the genitive of months (18. listopada).
Words to know
Skim these before you read — they carry the story. Tap the star to add one to your saved words.
- kravatanecktie, cravat
- dodatakaccessory, addition
- svijetworld
- stoljećecentury
- ratwar
- vojniksoldier
- uniformauniform
- vratneck
- rubacscarf, kerchief
- djevojkagirl
- zaručnikfiancé
- kraljking
- riječword
Did you get it?
3 quick questions — no grades, just a comprehension check.
1. Where does the necktie originate, according to the text?
2. What did Croatian soldiers tie around their necks?
3. Where does the word 'cravate' come from?
Too hard? Pick an easier text in the Croatian reading library. Understanding most of a text without translations is the goal — struggling through is not.