Signification
Getting a present from someone.
Contexte culturel
When you receive a gift in Croatia, it is considered polite to open it immediately in front of the person who gave it to you. This shows that you are excited and appreciative. The 'Coffee and Chocolate' rule: If you are visiting someone's home, the most common gift to give (and thus for the host to 'dobiti') is a 200g bag of ground coffee and a box of chocolates (like Bajadera). Saint Nicholas Day (December 6th) is a major day for children to 'dobiti poklon'. They clean their boots and put them in the window, hoping to find sweets inside the next morning. For weddings, it has become standard to 'dobiti poklon' in the form of an envelope with money. This is often used by the couple to pay for the wedding dinner costs.
The 'Od' Rule
Always use 'od' + Genitive to say who the gift is from. 'Dobio sam poklon od Marka.'
Don't say 'Uzeti'
Even if you physically 'take' the gift from their hand, the verb is 'dobiti'. 'Uzeti' sounds like stealing in this context!
Signification
Getting a present from someone.
The 'Od' Rule
Always use 'od' + Genitive to say who the gift is from. 'Dobio sam poklon od Marka.'
Don't say 'Uzeti'
Even if you physically 'take' the gift from their hand, the verb is 'dobiti'. 'Uzeti' sounds like stealing in this context!
Use Diminutives
If you want to sound extra sweet or humble, use 'darak' instead of 'poklon'.
Say 'Hvala'
Croatians value gratitude. Always follow 'dobiti poklon' with a sincere 'Hvala ti puno!'
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'dobiti' in the past tense (masculine singular).
Jučer sam _______ poklon za rođendan.
For a masculine speaker in the past tense, the form is 'dobio'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I got a gift from my friend'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Dobio sam' is 'I received' and 'od' + Genitive indicates the giver.
Match the Croatian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are standard pairings for gift-related vocabulary.
Complete the dialogue with the correct word.
Ana: Što si ______ za Božić? Marko: Dobio sam novi mobitel!
In the context of Christmas gifts, 'dobio' (received) is the correct verb.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Poklon vs. Dar
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJučer sam _______ poklon za rođendan.
For a masculine speaker in the past tense, the form is 'dobio'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Dobio sam' is 'I received' and 'od' + Genitive indicates the giver.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are standard pairings for gift-related vocabulary.
Ana: Što si ______ za Božić? Marko: Dobio sam novi mobitel!
In the context of Christmas gifts, 'dobio' (received) is the correct verb.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questions'Poklon' is more common for physical items given on occasions. 'Dar' is more formal and can also mean a natural talent (e.g., a gift for music).
Yes, you can say 'dobiti nagradu', but 'dobiti poklon' is specifically for gifts from people.
Use the plural: 'Dobio sam puno poklona'. Note that 'puno' triggers the Genitive plural 'poklona'.
Among friends and family, it's very common and not rude at all: 'Što si dobio?'
No, only the verb changes: 'Dobila sam poklon' (female) vs 'Dobio sam poklon' (male).
Yes, 'primiti' means 'to receive'. It's slightly more formal than 'dobiti'.
You can call it a 'sitnica' (a little thing) or a 'darak'.
Actually, you would say 'Imam poklon za tebe' (I have a gift for you) or 'Kupio sam ti poklon' (I bought you a gift).
Yes. The imperfective (for repeated actions) is 'dobivati'.
Yes, it's perfectly fine for skins in games or digital vouchers.
Perfumes, books, or 'kava i čokolada' are very standard.
Nisam ništa dobio.
Expressions liées
pokloniti nešto
contrastto give something as a gift
primiti dar
synonymto receive a present
darovni bon
specialized formgift voucher
rođendanski poklon
specialized formbirthday gift
uzvratiti poklon
builds onto return a gift
