Bedeutung
Being ill with a high body temperature.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The '37.2' phenomenon: Many Croatians consider 37.2°C to be a 'real' fever, especially in the context of 'man flu' jokes. Rakija therapy: It is common for grandmothers to suggest soaking socks in rakija to lower a fever. The fear of 'propuh' (drafts): Fevers are often attributed to sitting in a draft between two open windows. Croatians usually measure temperature under the arm (axillary), and 37°C is the threshold for 'povišena temperatura'.
The Accusative Rule
Always remember the -u at the end. 'Temperatura' is the thing you have, so it's the object of the sentence.
Don't say 'I am'
Never say 'Ja sam temperatura'. It sounds like you are a living thermometer.
Bedeutung
Being ill with a high body temperature.
The Accusative Rule
Always remember the -u at the end. 'Temperatura' is the thing you have, so it's the object of the sentence.
Don't say 'I am'
Never say 'Ja sam temperatura'. It sounds like you are a living thermometer.
The 37.2 Joke
If you want to make a Croatian friend laugh, complain about having a 'deadly' temperature of 37.2.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the noun 'temperatura'.
Jučer sam imao visoku __________.
After the verb 'imati', the noun must be in the accusative case.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'He has a fever'?
We use 'imati' (to have) + accusative 'temperaturu'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are calling your boss to say you are sick.
'Vruće mi je' means you feel hot (maybe because of the sun), while 'Imam temperaturu' means you are ill.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Zašto ne ideš u školu? B: Zato što __________.
This is the standard reason for missing school.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJučer sam imao visoku __________.
After the verb 'imati', the noun must be in the accusative case.
How do you say 'He has a fever'?
We use 'imati' (to have) + accusative 'temperaturu'.
You are calling your boss to say you are sick.
'Vruće mi je' means you feel hot (maybe because of the sun), while 'Imam temperaturu' means you are ill.
A: Zašto ne ideš u školu? B: Zato što __________.
This is the standard reason for missing school.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral and can be used in any situation, from a hospital to a bar.
'Temperatura' is the common word; 'vrućica' is more traditional or medical.
Say 'Imam visoku temperaturu'.
No, for a car you would say 'Motor se pregrijava' (The motor is overheating).
It is in the accusative case because it is the direct object of the verb 'imati'.
Ask 'Imaš li temperaturu?'
Usually, 37.2 or 37.5 is when people start saying they 'imaju temperaturu'.
It is the device (thermometer) you use to see if you 'imate temperaturu'.
No, Croatian does not have articles. Just 'imam temperaturu'.
The most common slang verb is 'zakuriti'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
povišena temperatura
similarelevated temperature
skinuti temperaturu
builds onto break a fever
mjeriti temperaturu
builds onto take one's temperature
zakuriti
specialized formto start a fever
gorjeti
specialized formto burn up
