Signification
Used when something is likely but not certain.
Contexte culturel
Using 'vjerojatno' is a way to be polite. Croatians often avoid saying a flat 'no' or a definitive 'yes' to keep social interactions smooth. In the south, you might hear 'valjda' more often. It carries a similar meaning but with a more relaxed, 'I hope so' vibe. In Zagreb's business world, 'vjerojatno' is used to manage expectations. It's seen as more professional than over-promising. On Croatian Instagram/TikTok, 'vjerojatno' is used in captions to make statements feel more relatable and less like 'bragging'.
The 80% Rule
If you are more sure than not, but not 100%, always use 'vjerojatno'.
Spelling Trap
Don't forget the 'j'. It's not 'vrerovatno' in standard Croatian.
Signification
Used when something is likely but not certain.
The 80% Rule
If you are more sure than not, but not 100%, always use 'vjerojatno'.
Spelling Trap
Don't forget the 'j'. It's not 'vrerovatno' in standard Croatian.
Standalone Power
Use it as a one-word answer to sound like a native who is thinking carefully.
Polite Hedging
Use it to soften a 'no' to make it sound less harsh to your Croatian friends.
Teste-toi
Choose the best word to complete the sentence where you are 80% sure.
Sutra ______ idem u Zagreb.
'Vjerojatno' indicates a high probability, while 'možda' is only 50% and 'nikada' is 0%.
Type the Croatian word for 'probably'.
On ______ spava. (Probably)
The word is 'vjerojatno'. Remember the 'j' after 'vjer'!
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Hoćeš li kupiti taj kruh? B: ______ , izgleda svježe.
Since the bread looks fresh, 'Vjerojatno' (Probably) is the most logical answer.
Match the certainty level to the Croatian word.
Match 80% certainty.
Sigurno = 100%, Vjerojatno = 80%, Možda = 50%.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSutra ______ idem u Zagreb.
'Vjerojatno' indicates a high probability, while 'možda' is only 50% and 'nikada' is 0%.
On ______ spava. (Probably)
The word is 'vjerojatno'. Remember the 'j' after 'vjer'!
A: Hoćeš li kupiti taj kruh? B: ______ , izgleda svježe.
Since the bread looks fresh, 'Vjerojatno' (Probably) is the most logical answer.
Match 80% certainty.
Sigurno = 100%, Vjerojatno = 80%, Možda = 50%.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in any context, from a bar to a boardroom.
Usually before the verb, but it's flexible. 'On vjerojatno spava' is perfect.
'Vjerojatno' is about 80% certain, 'možda' is 50%.
Yes! 'Vjerojatno je bio tamo' (He was probably there).
In Croatia, yes, it's considered a non-standard regionalism. Use 'vjerojatno'.
You can say 'najvjerojatnije'.
No, it's an adverb, so it stays the same for everyone.
Yes, 'Vjerojatno ćemo zakasniti' is very common.
Very much so. It's used to give realistic estimates.
'Nevjerojatno' (unbelievable) or 'sigurno ne' (certainly not).
Expressions liées
Možda
similarMaybe
Sigurno
contrastSurely/Certainly
Vjerojatnost
builds onProbability
Nevjerojatno
contrastUnbelievable
Po svoj prilici
synonymIn all likelihood
