Bedeutung
Disagreeing with a statement
Kultureller Hintergrund
Directness is a sign of honesty. Saying 'Nije istina' is not usually seen as an insult but as a necessary correction to keep the conversation grounded in reality. The concept of 'Dišpet' (defiance) means people might say 'Nije istina' just to be stubborn or to start a playful argument. People here might use 'Nije točno' more often in professional settings to sound slightly more 'European' and precise. Croatians are very active in commenting on news. 'Nije istina' is the most common weapon against political statements they dislike.
Use 'To'
Adding 'To' (That) at the beginning makes you sound more like a native speaker: 'To nije istina.'
Watch your tone
Saying it too loudly can sound like you are calling someone a liar. Keep it calm for factual corrections.
Bedeutung
Disagreeing with a statement
Use 'To'
Adding 'To' (That) at the beginning makes you sound more like a native speaker: 'To nije istina.'
Watch your tone
Saying it too loudly can sound like you are calling someone a liar. Keep it calm for factual corrections.
The 'Ma' prefix
Add 'Ma' at the start ('Ma nije istina') to sound more natural and expressive in casual conversation.
Accepting corrections
If someone says 'Nije istina' to you, don't be offended. It's just how Croatians debate!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'That is not true.'
To ___ istina.
'Nije' is the correct negative form of 'je' (is).
How would you tell a friend they are wrong about a fact?
Someone says: 'Zagreb je u Dalmaciji.' You say:
Zagreb is in central Croatia, not Dalmatia, so you correct the fact.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: 'Čuo sam da ne voliš pizzu.' B: '___! Obožavam je!'
The person is denying a false claim about their preferences.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You hear a shocking rumor that your favorite band is breaking up.
In this context, it expresses disbelief/shock.
Complete the sentence: 'It's not true that I am late.'
Nije istina ___ kasnim.
'Da' is the conjunction used to link 'Nije istina' with a subordinate clause.
Which intensifier makes the denial strongest?
To ___ nije istina.
'Uopće' means 'at all', making the denial absolute.
🎉 Ergebnis: /6
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Istina vs. Točno
Aufgabensammlung
6 AufgabenTo ___ istina.
'Nije' is the correct negative form of 'je' (is).
Someone says: 'Zagreb je u Dalmaciji.' You say:
Zagreb is in central Croatia, not Dalmatia, so you correct the fact.
A: 'Čuo sam da ne voliš pizzu.' B: '___! Obožavam je!'
The person is denying a false claim about their preferences.
You hear a shocking rumor that your favorite band is breaking up.
In this context, it expresses disbelief/shock.
Nije istina ___ kasnim.
'Da' is the conjunction used to link 'Nije istina' with a subordinate clause.
To ___ nije istina.
'Uopće' means 'at all', making the denial absolute.
🎉 Ergebnis: /6
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot inherently. It's a standard factual correction. However, in formal settings, it can be blunt.
No, that is grammatically incorrect. You must use the verb 'nije'.
'Nije istina' focuses on the statement being wrong. 'Lažeš' (You are lying) focuses on the person being dishonest.
Use 'Nije istina da...' followed by the rest of your sentence.
In very casual speech, people might just say 'Nije!' while shaking their head.
It's better to use 'Ne slažem se' (I don't agree) for opinions.
The opposite is 'Istina je' (It is true) or 'Točno je' (It is correct).
Yes, 'istina' is a feminine noun and never changes gender.
Yes, if you need to correct a misunderstanding about your CV, but use a polite tone.
Yes, with a surprised intonation, it works perfectly for 'No way!'
Verwandte Redewendungen
Nije točno
synonymIt's not correct
U pravu si
contrastYou are right
Lažeš
specialized formYou are lying
Ma kakvi
similarNo way / Not at all
Istina je
contrastIt is the truth
Nije baš tako
builds onIt's not quite like that
