Signification
When the wind is blowing.
Contexte culturel
The 'Bura' wind is so strong it can close the Maslenica bridge. When it blows, schools might close, and people stay inside. Historical records suggest that the Republic of Ragusa didn't hold council meetings during the 'Jugo' wind to avoid bad decisions. Wind is essential for the production of 'Pršut' (dry-cured ham). The Bura dries the meat perfectly. The 'biometeorološka prognoza' (biometeorological forecast) is a standard part of the news, telling people how the wind will affect their health.
The 'Š' Rule
Always remember: Puhati -> Puše. If you say 'puha', people will understand, but they will know you are a beginner.
The Propuh Fear
Croatians have a cultural fear of 'propuh' (draft). If you say 'puše' inside a house, someone will likely rush to close a window.
Signification
When the wind is blowing.
The 'Š' Rule
Always remember: Puhati -> Puše. If you say 'puha', people will understand, but they will know you are a beginner.
The Propuh Fear
Croatians have a cultural fear of 'propuh' (draft). If you say 'puše' inside a house, someone will likely rush to close a window.
Wind Names
Learning the names 'Bura' and 'Jugo' will make your weather talk 100% more authentic in Croatia.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'puhati' in the present tense.
Danas vjetar ______ jako.
The present tense third-person singular of 'puhati' is 'puše'.
Which sentence is in the past tense?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
The past tense uses the auxiliary verb 'je' and the masculine participle 'puhao'.
Match the wind description with its meaning.
Match the following:
These are basic descriptors for the intensity of the wind.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hoćemo li van? B: Ne, vani ______ vjetar.
In the context of weather, 'puše' is the only logical verb for 'vjetar'.
Match the wind name to the feeling.
Which wind makes people feel 'fjaka' (lazy/irritable)?
Jugo is the warm, humid south wind associated with bad moods.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Types of Puhanje
Weather
- • Vjetar puše
- • Bura puše
- • Jugo puše
Human
- • Puhati svjećice
- • Puhati u juhu
- • Puhati nos
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesDanas vjetar ______ jako.
The present tense third-person singular of 'puhati' is 'puše'.
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
The past tense uses the auxiliary verb 'je' and the masculine participle 'puhao'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are basic descriptors for the intensity of the wind.
A: Hoćemo li van? B: Ne, vani ______ vjetar.
In the context of weather, 'puše' is the only logical verb for 'vjetar'.
Which wind makes people feel 'fjaka' (lazy/irritable)?
Jugo is the warm, humid south wind associated with bad moods.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes! You say 'puhati svjećice'.
No, for a fan you would say 'ventilator hladi' or 'puše iz ventilatora'.
'Puhati' is general, 'piriti' is for a very soft, gentle breeze.
'Brije' is slang for a very cold wind that feels like it's shaving your skin.
Expressions liées
Puhati u hladno
similarTo be overly cautious.
Propuh
builds onA draft/crosswind.
Vjetrenjača
specialized formWindmill.
Zapuhati
specialized formTo start blowing.
