Etiquette
- The pace is relaxed and Mediterranean — coffee is a long, social ritual, so do not rush it.
- Dress modestly in churches. People live among the sights in Dubrovnik’s Old Town — keep noise down in the residential lanes, and keep beachwear for the beach.
- Croatians are proud of their country; be considerate when the 1990s war comes up.
- Croatia uses the euro. Tip about 10% for good service.
Useful phrases
Tap “hear” to open in Google Translate, then press the speaker.
Hotel
Imam rezervaciju
I have a reservation
Ključ, molim
the key, please
Koja je wifi lozinka?
what is the wifi password?
U koliko sati je doručak?
what time is breakfast?
Možete li pozvati taksi?
could you call a taxi?
Restaurant
Stol za dvoje, molim
a table for two, please
Jelovnik, molim
the menu, please
Gazirana/negazirana voda
sparkling/still water
Račun, molim
the check, please
Vegetarijanac/vegetarijanka sam
I am vegetarian, m/f
- hear
Bar
Pivo, molim
a beer, please
Čašu crnog/bijelog vina
a glass of red/white wine
- hear
Još jedno, molim
one more, please
Help & numbers
- hear
Izgubio sam se / Izgubila sam se
I am lost, m/f
Zovite policiju
call the police
Koliko košta?
how much does it cost?
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jedan, dva, tri, četiri, pet
one, two, three, four, five