Signification
Indicating completion or correctness
Contexte culturel
The phrase reflects the 'directness' of Croatian communication. People prefer to signal the end of a transaction clearly to avoid wasting time. In the south, 'To je to' is often accompanied by a specific hand gesture—a slight flick of the wrist—to emphasize that a decision is final. In the capital, you might hear 'I to je to' used as a filler at the end of sentences, similar to 'and that's that' in English. Due to Italian influence, you might hear 'To je to' used interchangeably with 'Ecco' or 'To je sve'.
The 'Mic Drop' Effect
Use it at the very end of a story to signal you've reached the punchline or the conclusion.
Don't Overuse
If you say it after every sentence, you'll sound like you're in a rush to leave.
Signification
Indicating completion or correctness
The 'Mic Drop' Effect
Use it at the very end of a story to signal you've reached the punchline or the conclusion.
Don't Overuse
If you say it after every sentence, you'll sound like you're in a rush to leave.
The Nod
In Croatia, a short, sharp nod often accompanies this phrase.
Teste-toi
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Prodavač: 'Želite li još nešto?' Kupac: 'Ne, hvala. ________.'
'To je to' is the standard way to say 'That's all' in a shop.
Match the situation to the meaning of 'To je to'.
You finally find the right key for your apartment.
In this context, it means 'This is the one I was looking for!'
Fill in the missing word in the emphatic version of the phrase.
To je to, nema ______.
'Nema dalje' is a common addition meaning 'it doesn't get better than this'.
Which of these is the most formal alternative?
Instead of 'To je to', a waiter might say:
'To bi bilo sve' (That would be all) is the polite, formal version.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesProdavač: 'Želite li još nešto?' Kupac: 'Ne, hvala. ________.'
'To je to' is the standard way to say 'That's all' in a shop.
You finally find the right key for your apartment.
In this context, it means 'This is the one I was looking for!'
To je to, nema ______.
'Nema dalje' is a common addition meaning 'it doesn't get better than this'.
Instead of 'To je to', a waiter might say:
'To bi bilo sve' (That would be all) is the polite, formal version.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, if you add 'Hvala' (Thank you). 'To je to, hvala' is perfectly polite.
No. For a person, use 'To je on' (him) or 'To je ona' (her).
'Gotovo' just means finished. 'To je to' means finished AND exactly what was intended.
Yes, with a sharp tone it means 'That's enough! I'm done talking!'
Mostly in informal writing like texts or social media. In formal essays, it's rare.
Yes, it becomes 'To je bilo to' (That was it).
No, it's a standard idiom used by all age groups.
Not exactly. Use 'Tako je' for agreement. Use 'To je to' when you've reached a conclusion.
Just change your intonation: 'To je to?'
Technically 'To su ti', but it's rarely used as an idiom. Stick to 'To je to'.
Expressions liées
Gotovo je
synonymIt is finished
Tako je
similarThat's right / Exactly
To bi bilo sve
formalThat would be all
Nema dalje
builds onThere is no further
