Signification
Directing someone's attention to an object.
Contexte culturel
Directness is valued. Using 'Pogledaj ovo' is not considered rude among peers; it's seen as an invitation to share an experience. In coastal regions, you will often hear 'Vidi' instead of 'Pogledaj'. The dialect is slightly more relaxed and influenced by Italian. The 'špica' culture in the city center involves a lot of people-watching where this phrase is the primary tool for social commentary. On Croatian social media, 'Pogledaj ovo' is a common 'clickbait' caption for videos and news stories.
The Pointing Rule
Always point or gesture when saying this. In Croatian culture, it's expected to physically indicate what 'ovo' refers to.
Watch the Ending
Don't forget the 'j' at the end of 'pogledaj'. Without it, it's not a command!
Signification
Directing someone's attention to an object.
The Pointing Rule
Always point or gesture when saying this. In Croatian culture, it's expected to physically indicate what 'ovo' refers to.
Watch the Ending
Don't forget the 'j' at the end of 'pogledaj'. Without it, it's not a command!
Use 'Vidi' for Speed
If something is happening very fast, 'Vidi ovo!' is quicker to say than 'Pogledaj ovo!'
Politeness Matters
If you are in a shop, say 'Pogledajte ovo' to the clerk, even if they are younger than you. It shows professional respect.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to tell a friend to look at something.
________ ovo, jako je zanimljivo!
'Pogledaj' is the informal singular imperative needed for a friend.
Which phrase is most appropriate when speaking to your boss?
How do you say 'Look at this' to a superior?
The '-te' ending makes the imperative formal and respectful.
Match the Croatian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Ovo = this, Ono = that, -mo = let's.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: 'Marko, ________ ovo!' Marko: 'Što je to? Je li to novi mobitel?'
Ana is speaking to Marko (informal singular).
Match the phrase to the correct context.
When would you say 'Pogledaj ovo'?
The phrase is used to direct attention to an object.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Proximity in Croatian
Banque d exercices
5 exercices________ ovo, jako je zanimljivo!
'Pogledaj' is the informal singular imperative needed for a friend.
How do you say 'Look at this' to a superior?
The '-te' ending makes the imperative formal and respectful.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Ovo = this, Ono = that, -mo = let's.
Ana: 'Marko, ________ ovo!' Marko: 'Što je to? Je li to novi mobitel?'
Ana is speaking to Marko (informal singular).
When would you say 'Pogledaj ovo'?
The phrase is used to direct attention to an object.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, but it can be slightly rude. It's better to say 'Pogledaj onoga čovjeka' (Look at that man) rather than 'Pogledaj ovo' referring to a person.
'Pogledaj' is 'Look', 'Vidi' is 'See'. They are used interchangeably in 90% of casual situations.
Yes, as a standalone pronoun for an unspecified object, it is always 'ovo'.
Say 'Nemoj gledati ovo'. Note that the verb changes to the imperfective 'gledati' after 'nemoj'.
Absolutely! It's very common to send a link or a photo with the caption 'Pogledaj ovo!'.
'Pogledaj ovo' is more common for general attention. 'Pogledaj u ovo' means 'Look into this' (like looking into a box).
'Gle' is a very short version of 'gledaj'. It's like saying 'Lo!' or 'Behold!' in English, but much more casual.
No, for a sound use 'Poslušaj ovo' (Listen to this) and for a smell use 'Pomiriši ovo' (Smell this).
No, use 'Pogledajte ovo' to be respectful.
Use 'Pogledaj ono'.
It can also mean 'to check' something, like 'Pogledaj je li kava gotova' (Check if the coffee is ready).
Yes, many pop and rock songs use it to draw the listener's attention to a lyric or a theme.
Expressions liées
Vidi ovo
synonymSee this
Gle ovo
similarLook at this (shortened)
Pogledaj ono
contrastLook at that
Obrati pozornost
specialized formPay attention
Baci oko
slangThrow an eye (take a peek)
