Significado
Trying to find lost keys.
Contexto cultural
It is considered bad luck to put keys on the dining table. People believe it leads to poverty or family arguments. In coastal towns, keys are often kept on large, decorative hooks near the door, reflecting the pride in one's stone house. In apartment buildings (zgrade), people often have a 'glavni ključ' (master key) for the main entrance and a separate one for their flat. The 'Keys of the City' are a major symbol in Dubrovnik, handed over to actors during the Summer Festival to signify the rule of art.
Skip the 'for'
Always remember: Tražim + [Object]. No 'za' needed!
The 'LJ' sound
Don't pronounce 'lj' as two separate letters. It's one smooth sound.
Significado
Trying to find lost keys.
Skip the 'for'
Always remember: Tražim + [Object]. No 'za' needed!
The 'LJ' sound
Don't pronounce 'lj' as two separate letters. It's one smooth sound.
Table Manners
If you are in a Croatian home, keep your keys in your pocket or a bowl, never on the dining table.
Plurality
Even if you only lost one key, Croatians usually say 'tražim ključeve' (plural) because they are usually on a ring.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the word 'ključ' in the plural Accusative.
Ja tražim ______.
The verb 'tražiti' requires the Accusative case. For the masculine plural 'ključevi', the Accusative is 'ključeve'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I am looking for keys'.
In Croatian, you do not use 'za' with 'tražiti'.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: Kasnim na posao! Marko: Zašto? Ana: Zato što ______ ključeve.
'Tražim' (I am looking for) provides the reason for being late.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a party and can't find your car keys to go home.
'Od auta' means 'of the car'.
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Ayudas visuales
Types of Keys
Home
- • Ključ od stana
- • Ključ od kapije
Transport
- • Ključ od auta
- • Ključ od bicikla
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJa tražim ______.
The verb 'tražiti' requires the Accusative case. For the masculine plural 'ključevi', the Accusative is 'ključeve'.
Choose the correct way to say 'I am looking for keys'.
In Croatian, you do not use 'za' with 'tražiti'.
Ana: Kasnim na posao! Marko: Zašto? Ana: Zato što ______ ključeve.
'Tražim' (I am looking for) provides the reason for being late.
Situation: You are at a party and can't find your car keys to go home.
'Od auta' means 'of the car'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, if you are looking for one specific key not on a ring, but 'ključeve' is much more common.
Because 'ključ' is a masculine noun that follows the long plural pattern (-evi) and is in the Accusative case (-eve).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Tražiti' is the ongoing process; 'potražiti' is a brief action or 'to go look for'.
You say 'Našao sam ključeve' (male) or 'Našla sam ključeve' (female).
Not really, but some people might say 'ključići' (little keys) affectionately.
Yes, you can 'tražiti ključeve' for a digital lock or a crypto wallet.
It's the adjective form meaning 'key' or 'crucial', as in 'ključni trenutak' (key moment).
Say 'Možeš li mi pomoći tražiti ključeve?'
It's optional. 'Tražim ključeve' implies they are yours unless stated otherwise.
Frases relacionadas
Naći ključeve
contrastTo find the keys
Izgubiti ključeve
builds onTo lose the keys
Zaboraviti ključeve
similarTo forget the keys
Ključ u ruke
specialized formTurnkey (ready to use)
Privezak za ključeve
similarKeychain
