Signification
Stopping an activity for rest.
Contexte culturel
The 'pauza za kavu' is not just about caffeine; it's a social contract. If you're invited, you should go. The concept of 'fjaka' often turns a simple 'pauza' into a long, meditative state of doing nothing. Breaks are often taken at exactly 10:00 AM or 12:00 PM in many traditional offices. Breaks here might involve a small glass of wine or 'rakija' in rural areas, especially during harvest.
The Coffee Connection
If you want to sound like a local, just say 'Idemo na pauzu'. Everyone will assume you mean coffee.
Case Matters
Don't say 'napraviti pauza'. The 'u' at the end of 'pauzu' is essential for correct grammar.
Signification
Stopping an activity for rest.
The Coffee Connection
If you want to sound like a local, just say 'Idemo na pauzu'. Everyone will assume you mean coffee.
Case Matters
Don't say 'napraviti pauza'. The 'u' at the end of 'pauzu' is essential for correct grammar.
Aspectual Nuance
Use 'napraviti' for a specific break, and 'raditi' when talking about your general habits.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the word 'pauza'.
Moramo napraviti ____.
After the verb 'napraviti', the object must be in the accusative case. Since 'pauza' is feminine, it ends in 'u'.
Which verb is most commonly used with 'pauzu'?
Ja želim ____ pauzu.
'Napraviti pauzu' is a standard collocation in Croatian.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Umoran sam. B: I ja. Hajmo ____ pauzu.
After 'hajmo' (let's), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a meeting and everyone looks tired.
This is the most appropriate way to suggest a rest during a group activity.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Breaks
Work
- • Pauza za kavu
- • Pauza za ručak
Study
- • Kratka pauza
- • Pauza između sati
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMoramo napraviti ____.
After the verb 'napraviti', the object must be in the accusative case. Since 'pauza' is feminine, it ends in 'u'.
Ja želim ____ pauzu.
'Napraviti pauzu' is a standard collocation in Croatian.
A: Umoran sam. B: I ja. Hajmo ____ pauzu.
After 'hajmo' (let's), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
You are in a meeting and everyone looks tired.
This is the most appropriate way to suggest a rest during a group activity.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'uzeti pauzu' is very common and understood everywhere. It's slightly more informal.
Yes, 'pauza' is a feminine noun, which is why it becomes 'pauzu' in the accusative case.
At work, it's usually 30 minutes. Socially, it can last as long as the coffee does!
Yes, you can say 'pauza za ručak'.
'Stanka' is more formal and often used in official or artistic contexts.
No, Croatian does not have articles. Just 'napraviti pauzu'.
Yes, it is a neutral and polite phrase.
You say 'Na pauzi sam'.
Yes, 'napraviti pauzu od nekoga' is used when you need space from someone.
The plural is 'pauze'.
Expressions liées
Odmoriti se
synonymTo rest oneself
Stanka
synonymA formal break
Predah
similarA breather
Prekid
contrastInterruption
