Signification
Directing attention to something
Contexte culturel
Directness is valued. Saying 'Pogledaj!' is not rude among friends; it shows engagement and interest in the shared environment. The phrase 'Vidi ga!' is a cultural staple used to comment on anyone acting out of the ordinary in public. During 'Špica' (Saturday morning coffee), 'Pogledaj' is used constantly to point out celebrities or fashion choices of passersby. Due to Italian influence, you might hear 'Guarda!' (Italian for Look) mixed into local dialects alongside 'Pogledaj'.
The Pointing Rule
Always point when you say 'Pogledaj!' to make it clear what you are referring to.
Formal vs Informal
Never use 'Pogledaj' with your boss or a stranger; it sounds like an order.
Signification
Directing attention to something
The Pointing Rule
Always point when you say 'Pogledaj!' to make it clear what you are referring to.
Formal vs Informal
Never use 'Pogledaj' with your boss or a stranger; it sounds like an order.
Filler Usage
Use 'Gle' if you want to sound more like a native when starting a sentence.
Teste-toi
You are talking to your best friend. Which form do you use?
_______ ovu sliku!
Use the singular informal 'Pogledaj' for friends.
Fill in the missing word to tell a group of people to look.
Djeco, _________ u ploču!
When addressing multiple people (children), use the plural form.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Pogledaj! 2. Pogledajte, gospodine. 3. Gledaj film.
Pogledaj is informal, Pogledajte is formal, Gledaj is for duration.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Što je to? B: Ne znam, _________!
In a casual 'I don't know' context, 'pogledaj' is the natural response.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use Pogledaj vs Pogledajte
Pogledaj
- • Friends
- • Family
- • Children
- • Pets
Pogledajte
- • Groups
- • Bosses
- • Strangers
- • Teachers
Banque d exercices
4 exercices_______ ovu sliku!
Use the singular informal 'Pogledaj' for friends.
Djeco, _________ u ploču!
When addressing multiple people (children), use the plural form.
1. Pogledaj! 2. Pogledajte, gospodine. 3. Gledaj film.
Pogledaj is informal, Pogledajte is formal, Gledaj is for duration.
A: Što je to? B: Ne znam, _________!
In a casual 'I don't know' context, 'pogledaj' is the natural response.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for movies use 'Gledaj' or 'Gledati'. 'Pogledaj' implies a quick glance.
Only if used in a formal setting. Among friends, it is perfectly normal and friendly.
'Pogledaj' is more active (direct your eyes), while 'Vidi' is more passive (notice/see).
You say 'Pogledaj nas'.
No, imperatives in Croatian do not change based on the gender of the speaker or listener.
Yes, it is the standard command for pets too.
Use 'Pogledajmo!'.
Technically it's a short 'Gledaj', but it's used interchangeably in casual speech.
Pogledaj u nebo.
Yes, but use 'Pogledajte' if the email is professional.
Expressions liées
Vidi!
synonymSee!
Gle!
similarLook!
Baci oko
specialized formThrow an eye
Pazi!
contrastWatch out!
Promatraj
builds onObserve
