Meso is the essential Croatian term for meat, used across all meal-related contexts.
Palabra en 30 segundos
- Refers to animal flesh used as food.
- Central part of the traditional Croatian diet.
- A neuter noun used in everyday culinary contexts.
Pregled
Riječ 'meso' je imenica srednjeg roda koja označava mišićno tkivo životinja, ptica ili riba namijenjeno ljudskoj prehrani. U hrvatskom jeziku, to je osnovna riječ koja se uči na samom početku učenja vokabulara vezanog uz hranu. 2) Obrasci upotrebe: Riječ 'meso' se često koristi u jednini kao zbirna imenica. Kada želimo precizirati o kojoj se vrsti radi, koristimo pridjeve izvedene iz naziva životinja (npr. svinjsko meso, goveđe meso, pileće meso). U genitivu jednine glasi 'mesa', što je čest oblik kod naručivanja ili kupovine (npr. 'kilogram mesa'). 3) Uobičajeni konteksti: Najčešće se koristi u kontekstu kuhanja, kupovine u mesnici ili supermarketu, te u restoranima pri čitanju jelovnika. Također se pojavljuje u medicinskom i nutricionističkom kontekstu kada se govori o dijeti i unosu proteina. 4) Usporedba sličnih riječi: Iako se 'meso' odnosi na sve vrste životinjskog tkiva, u svakodnevnom govoru Hrvati ponekad razlikuju 'meso' (misleći na sisavce i perad) od 'ribe', iako je riba tehnički također meso. Postoji i figurativno značenje, npr. 'meso' ploda (unutrašnji, jestivi dio voća), ali se to rjeđe koristi u osnovnoj komunikaciji.
Ejemplos
Volim jesti meso i krumpir.
everydayI like to eat meat and potatoes.
Potrebno je ispitati kvalitetu uvezenog mesa.
formalIt is necessary to examine the quality of imported meat.
Baci to meso na tavu!
informalThrow that meat on the pan!
Proteini životinjskog podrijetla nalaze se u mesu.
academicProteins of animal origin are found in meat.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
meso i krv
flesh and blood
živjeti na mesu
to live on meat (dietary)
mesni narezak
canned meat / cold cuts
Se confunde a menudo con
Beginners sometimes confuse the sound of 'meso' with 'mjesec' (month/moon), though they look different.
Phonetically similar to 'meso', but 'misa' means a religious Mass.
Patrones gramaticales
How to Use It
Notas de uso
The word 'meso' is neutral and can be used in any social setting. In Croatia, specifying the type of meat is very common, so you will often hear 'piletina' or 'teletina' instead of the generic 'meso'. When buying, it is common to ask for a specific cut or weight.
Errores comunes
English speakers often forget that 'meso' is a mass noun in Croatian, similar to English, but its plural 'mesa' can be used specifically when referring to 'different types of meat'. Another mistake is using the wrong gender for adjectives; always use neuter endings (-o, -e).
Tips
Use adjectives for specific animal types
Instead of just saying meat, specify it using adjectives like 'pileće' (chicken), 'svinjsko' (pork), or 'goveđe' (beef).
Watch out for the middle gender
Since 'meso' is neuter, ensure your adjectives match: 'svježe meso' (fresh meat), not 'svjež meso'.
Meat is the king of lunch
In Croatia, a traditional family lunch almost always revolves around a meat dish, especially on Sundays.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Proto-Slavic word 'męso', which has cognates in other Slavic languages (e.g., Russian 'mjaso', Polish 'mięso'). It shares an ancient Indo-European root with the Sanskrit 'māmsá'.
Contexto cultural
In Croatia, 'roštilj' (barbecue) is a major social event where various types of 'meso' are grilled. 'Peka' and 'ražanj' (spit-roasting) are traditional ways of preparing meat for celebrations.
Truco para recordar
Think of the word 'messy'. Preparing raw meat (meso) can be a bit 'messy' if you aren't careful!
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasTehnički jest, ali u svakodnevnom razgovoru i na jelovnicima, riba se često navodi kao zasebna kategorija od mesa.
Trgovina specijalizirana za prodaju mesa zove se 'mesnica'.
Riječ 'meso' je srednjeg roda (to meso).
Kaže se 'mljeveno meso', što je vrlo popularan sastojak u hrvatskoj kuhinji.
Ponte a prueba
Danas za ručak imamo pečeno ___.
In this context, the accusative (or nominative as object) 'meso' is required for the direct object.
Odaberi uljeza:
'Jabuka' (apple) is a fruit, while the others are types of meat.
kupiti / moram / svježe / meso
This is the most natural word order in Croatian: Subject/Verb + Infinitive + Object.
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Summary
Meso is the essential Croatian term for meat, used across all meal-related contexts.
- Refers to animal flesh used as food.
- Central part of the traditional Croatian diet.
- A neuter noun used in everyday culinary contexts.
Use adjectives for specific animal types
Instead of just saying meat, specify it using adjectives like 'pileće' (chicken), 'svinjsko' (pork), or 'goveđe' (beef).
Watch out for the middle gender
Since 'meso' is neuter, ensure your adjectives match: 'svježe meso' (fresh meat), not 'svjež meso'.
Meat is the king of lunch
In Croatia, a traditional family lunch almost always revolves around a meat dish, especially on Sundays.
Ejemplos
4 de 4Volim jesti meso i krumpir.
I like to eat meat and potatoes.
Potrebno je ispitati kvalitetu uvezenog mesa.
It is necessary to examine the quality of imported meat.
Baci to meso na tavu!
Throw that meat on the pan!
Proteini životinjskog podrijetla nalaze se u mesu.
Proteins of animal origin are found in meat.
