§ Learning 'ulica'
When you're learning Croatian, 'ulica' (oo-lee-tsah) is one of those basic words you'll hear and use constantly. It means 'street'. Simple, right? But knowing where and how it comes up will make you sound much more natural.
- DEFINITION
- Street.
§ 'Ulica' in everyday conversation
You'll hear 'ulica' all the time, especially when talking about directions or locations. It's a fundamental word for navigating any Croatian city or town.
Asking for directions: This is probably where you'll encounter 'ulica' the most.
Koja je ovo ulica? (Which street is this?)
Idite ravno ovom ulicom. (Go straight down this street.)
Giving your address: If you need to tell someone where you live or where something is located, 'ulica' will be key.
Živim u Ilica ulici. (I live on Ilica street.)
Talking about local spots: When you're discussing places in a town, 'ulica' helps define their location.
Kafić je u glavnoj ulici. (The cafe is on the main street.)
§ 'Ulica' in work and school contexts
Even in more formal or specific settings, 'ulica' is still very relevant.
Work: If you're discussing a business location or giving instructions to a delivery driver, 'ulica' is indispensable.
Naša tvrtka je na Cvjetnoj ulici. (Our company is on Cvjetna Street.)
Molimo dostavite paket na ovu ulicu. (Please deliver the package to this street.)
School: Students and teachers alike will use 'ulica' when talking about school locations or meeting points.
Škola je na kraju ulice. (The school is at the end of the street.)
Nađimo se kod te ulice. (Let's meet by that street.)
§ 'Ulica' in the news
News reports often reference 'ulica' when describing events, accidents, or public gatherings, giving you a good chance to hear it in a formal context.
Reporting incidents: When something happens in public, the news will often specify the street.
Dogodila se prometna nesreća u Splitskoj ulici. (A traffic accident occurred on Splitska Street.)
Public events: News about parades, protests, or celebrations will name the streets involved.
Prosvjed je prošao glavnom ulicom. (The protest went down the main street.)
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10 질문The word for 'street' in Croatian is ulica.
Ulica is a feminine noun in Croatian.
Certainly! Here's an example: 'Živim u toj ulici.' (I live on that street.)
The plural of ulica is ulice.
Ulica typically refers to a street within a town or city, while cesta generally refers to a road, often connecting towns or cities.
You can ask 'Koja je ovo ulica?' (Which street is this?)
Yes, a common phrase is 'glavna ulica' (main street).
You would say 'na ulici' to mean 'on the street'.
You could try to associate it with words you already know, or use flashcards. Practice helps a lot!
While not directly similar in meaning, other common places include 'trg' (square) and 'park' (park).
셀프 테스트 12 질문
Gradonačelnik je najavio da će se naša ___ uskoro proširiti.
U ovom kontekstu, 'ulica' (street) je jedina opcija koja logično ide uz proširenje u gradu. (The mayor announced that our street will be expanded soon.)
Zbog radova na vodovodnoj mreži, cijela je ___ zatvorena za promet.
'Ulica' (street) je zatvorena za promet zbog radova. (Due to water network works, the entire street is closed to traffic.)
Djeca su se igrala loptom na ___ ispred svoje kuće.
Djeca se obično igraju na ulici (street) ispred kuće. (Children were playing with a ball in the street in front of their house.)
Naša je ___ poznata po starim drvoredima i mirnim kafićima.
Ulica (street) je poznata po drvoredima i kafićima. (Our street is known for old tree-lined avenues and quiet cafes.)
Tražio sam ga, ali nisam ga mogao pronaći na ___.
Tražimo nekoga na ulici (street). (I was looking for him, but I couldn't find him on the street.)
Postoji li javni prijevoz koji vozi kroz ovu ___?
Javni prijevoz vozi kroz ulicu (street). (Is there public transport that goes through this street?)
This sentence describes how the renovation of a city street will improve traffic flow and the aesthetics of the area.
This sentence explains how a new pedestrian street in the city center contributes to a more pleasant atmosphere for residents and visitors.
This sentence describes how construction work to widen the main street is causing temporary traffic jams.
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