Signification
Asking about a destination
Contexte culturel
The phrase is the start of the 'kava' ritual. Asking where to go for coffee is a daily social requirement. In coastal regions, 'Gdje idemo?' often implies going to the 'riva' (waterfront) for a walk. In the capital, this often refers to 'Špica'—the Saturday morning walk through the city center. Often used when deciding which 'konoba' (traditional tavern) to visit for truffle pasta.
Use 'Gdje ćemo?' for extra flair
Locals almost always shorten it to 'Gdje ćemo?' in casual settings.
Don't overthink Kamo vs Gdje
While textbooks insist on 'Kamo', everyone will understand and use 'Gdje'.
Signification
Asking about a destination
Use 'Gdje ćemo?' for extra flair
Locals almost always shorten it to 'Gdje ćemo?' in casual settings.
Don't overthink Kamo vs Gdje
While textbooks insist on 'Kamo', everyone will understand and use 'Gdje'.
The 'Kava' context
If someone asks this at 10 AM, the answer is almost certainly a cafe.
The 'Na' rule
Remember to use 'na' for events (na koncert, na kavu, na party).
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the question: '______ idemo?'
______ idemo?
'Gdje' means 'where', which is needed to ask about a destination.
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ići' (to go) for 'we':
Gdje ______ (ići)?
'Idemo' is the first-person plural (we) form of the verb 'ići'.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Phrase: 'Gdje idemo na kavu?'
Going for coffee is a standard social activity in Croatia.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Gdje idemo? B: ______ u kino.
The answer should match the 'we' form used in the question.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gdje vs Kamo
Banque d exercices
4 exercices______ idemo?
'Gdje' means 'where', which is needed to ask about a destination.
Gdje ______ (ići)?
'Idemo' is the first-person plural (we) form of the verb 'ići'.
Phrase: 'Gdje idemo na kavu?'
Going for coffee is a standard social activity in Croatia.
A: Gdje idemo? B: ______ u kino.
The answer should match the 'we' form used in the question.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsColloquially, yes. Formally, 'Kamo idemo?' is preferred for destination.
No, for one person use 'Gdje ideš?'. 'Idemo' is for 'we'.
'Gdje' is for location (Where are you?), 'Kamo' is for destination (Where are you going?).
Gdje idemo na ručak?
It is a regional dialect form (Dalmatian), very common but informal.
Yes, to ask about the next steps or the lunch location.
It's a shortened version of 'Where shall we go?'.
No, the verb 'idemo' already tells us the subject is 'we'.
You can say 'Idemo u...' (We are going to...) or 'Idemo na...' (We are going for...).
It is 'u kino' (into the cinema).
Expressions liées
Idemo!
builds onLet's go!
Kamo ideš?
similarWhere are you going?
Gdje si?
similarWhere are you?
Kuda ćemo?
variationWhich way shall we go?
