Signification
The act of walking for leisure.
Contexte culturel
The 'Šetnja' is often a precursor or a sequel to the 'Kava' (coffee) ritual. You rarely just walk; you walk to a cafe or walk after sitting in one. The 'Đir' is a specific type of walk, usually a loop around the town's Riva. It's about being seen by the community. The 'Špica' on Saturday mornings involves a 'šetnja' through the city center (Bogovićeva, Cvjetni trg) in your best clothes. The 'Korzo' is the main street where everyone goes for a walk at sunset. It's the traditional social network of the town.
The 'U' Rule
Always remember that 'ići' + 'u' + Accusative is for activities. It's the same for 'ići u kino' (go to the cinema).
The Social Invite
Asking someone 'Ideš li u šetnju?' is a very safe, friendly way to start a friendship or a date in Croatia.
Signification
The act of walking for leisure.
The 'U' Rule
Always remember that 'ići' + 'u' + Accusative is for activities. It's the same for 'ići u kino' (go to the cinema).
The Social Invite
Asking someone 'Ideš li u šetnju?' is a very safe, friendly way to start a friendship or a date in Croatia.
Don't say 'Radim šetnju'
Unlike English 'take a walk' or French 'faire une promenade', Croatians never 'make' or 'do' a walk. They 'go into' it.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition and noun form.
Idem ___ ________ (u / šetnja).
The verb 'ići' requires 'u' + Accusative for motion toward an activity.
Which sentence is used for leisure?
Kako kažemo 'I am going for a walk'?
'Ići u šetnju' is for leisure; 'ići pješice' is for transport.
Match the Croatian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching the correct tense and subject.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: Vani je sunčano. Marko: Da, hoćeš li ____ _ ______?
The most natural invitation for a sunny day.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Šetnja vs. Pješice
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIdem ___ ________ (u / šetnja).
The verb 'ići' requires 'u' + Accusative for motion toward an activity.
Kako kažemo 'I am going for a walk'?
'Ići u šetnju' is for leisure; 'ići pješice' is for transport.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching the correct tense and subject.
Ana: Vani je sunčano. Marko: Da, hoćeš li ____ _ ______?
The most natural invitation for a sunny day.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Idem šetati' is perfectly natural and means the same thing, though 'ići u šetnju' is slightly more common as a set phrase.
'Šetnja' is standard Croatian. 'Đir' is a slang/regional term from the coast, implying a circular walk or a quick lap.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or your best friend.
Use the past tense: 'Išao sam u šetnju' (male) or 'Išla sam u šetnju' (female).
Because 'ići' indicates movement toward a goal, which requires the Accusative case. 'U šetnji' (Locative) would mean you are already in the middle of the walk.
Not really. For hiking in the mountains, use 'planinariti'. 'Šetnja' implies flat ground and leisure.
A 'šetnica' is a promenade or a designated walking path, often found along the coast or in parks.
Yes, walking is a major part of social life, especially in cities with pedestrian zones and waterfronts.
Add the adjective: 'duga šetnja'. 'Idem u dugu šetnju'.
No, that is a common mistake. Always use 'u'.
Expressions liées
prošetati se
similarto take a stroll
ići pješice
contrastto go on foot
ići u đir
specialized formto go for a lap
planinariti
specialized formto hike
izvesti psa
builds onto take the dog out
