Signification
Nickname for a popular beer.
Contexte culturel
Žuja is the 'hometown' beer of Zagreb. The brewery is a landmark in the city, and drinking it is a point of local pride for many 'Purgeri' (Zagreb natives). Ožujsko is a long-term sponsor of the national team. During the World Cup, the entire country turns yellow and red, and 'Žuja' becomes the national fuel. In continental Croatia, 'gablec' is a mid-morning meal. It's not uncommon for workers to have a small 'Žujica' with their stew or sandwich. While Karlovačko is also popular in the south, Žuja maintains a strong presence. However, Dalmatians might call it 'piva' (fem.) instead of 'pivo' (neut.).
Order like a pro
Say 'Daj mi Žuju' with a slight nod. It shows confidence and local knowledge.
Temperature matters
Croatians hate warm beer. Always check if it's 'hladna' (cold) before committing.
Signification
Nickname for a popular beer.
Order like a pro
Say 'Daj mi Žuju' with a slight nod. It shows confidence and local knowledge.
Temperature matters
Croatians hate warm beer. Always check if it's 'hladna' (cold) before committing.
The 'Round' system
If you are 'na Žuji' with friends, usually one person buys a round (runda) for everyone. Don't try to split the bill for every single beer.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'Žuja'.
Konobar, molim Vas jednu ______.
You need the Accusative case because the beer is the direct object of the verb (implied: 'Give me').
Which sentence is the most natural for inviting a friend to a bar?
Kako ćeš pozvati prijatelja na pivo?
This is the standard informal invitation in Croatia.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Spoji fraze:
These are all common associations with the word.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesKonobar, molim Vas jednu ______.
You need the Accusative case because the beer is the direct object of the verb (implied: 'Give me').
Kako ćeš pozvati prijatelja na pivo?
This is the standard informal invitation in Croatia.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all common associations with the word.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt's a standard industrial lager. It's refreshing and reliable, but craft beer lovers might find it simple.
Yes, in a cafe or pub it's perfectly fine and very common.
Because it was historically brewed in March to stay fresh through the summer.
The word itself is grammatically feminine, but it's used by everyone regardless of gender.
Expressions liées
Karlovačko
similarThe main competitor beer brand.
Pan
similarAnother popular lager brand.
Zidaruša
specialized formA 0.5L glass bottle of beer.
Birc
builds onSlang for a small, local bar.
