Meaning
Asking for an opinion
Cultural Background
The 'Kava' culture is paramount. Asking 'Što misliš?' is the primary way to sustain a 2-hour coffee session. In Dalmatia, you might hear 'Šta misliš?' more often, and the tone might be more relaxed or even slightly ironic. Zagreb speakers often use 'Kaj misliš?' instead of 'Što misliš?' in very informal settings. Due to Italian influence, some Istrians might use 'Što ti se para?' (How does it seem to you?) as a local variation.
Use 'Šta' for local flavor
If you want to sound more like a local in Zagreb or Split, use 'Šta misliš?' instead of 'Što'.
Don't forget the 'o'
If you name the object, you MUST use 'o'. 'Što misliš film?' is incorrect.
Meaning
Asking for an opinion
Use 'Šta' for local flavor
If you want to sound more like a local in Zagreb or Split, use 'Šta misliš?' instead of 'Što'.
Don't forget the 'o'
If you name the object, you MUST use 'o'. 'Što misliš film?' is incorrect.
Add 'ti' for emphasis
Say 'Što TI misliš?' if you want to specifically ask for someone's unique take after others have spoken.
Be ready for honesty
Croatians are direct. If you ask 'Što misliš?', don't be offended by a blunt answer!
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to ask 'What do you think about the movie?'
Što ______ o filmu?
You need the 2nd person singular form 'misliš' for 'you think'.
Which sentence is the correct way to ask for an opinion?
Choose the correct one:
We use 'Što' for 'what' and 'o' for 'about'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Idemo u park. B: ______?
B is asking for A's opinion on the suggestion to go to the park.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a store with a friend and you like a shirt.
You ask for their opinion on the shirt.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesŠto ______ o filmu?
You need the 2nd person singular form 'misliš' for 'you think'.
Choose the correct one:
We use 'Što' for 'what' and 'o' for 'about'.
A: Idemo u park. B: ______?
B is asking for A's opinion on the suggestion to go to the park.
You are at a store with a friend and you like a shirt.
You ask for their opinion on the shirt.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt's okay for a casual boss, but 'Što mislite?' (formal) is safer.
'Što' is standard/literary, 'Šta' is colloquial/spoken.
Start with 'Mislim da...' (I think that...) or 'Po mom mišljenju...' (In my opinion...).
No, that means 'What are you thinking about me?' in a different sense (like 'Are you thinking of me right now?'). Use 'o meni' for an opinion.
Yes, but they almost exclusively use 'Šta misliš?'.
Yes, it's very common for seeking advice.
Use 'Što mislite?' (plural).
Not really, but 'Što kažeš?' is a common 2-word alternative.
It can be both, but usually it's 'What do you think (about this)?'.
Just think of the 'sh' in 'hush'. It's a very common sound in Croatian.
Related Phrases
Što ti se čini?
similarHow does it seem to you?
Što kažeš?
similarWhat do you say?
Kakvo je tvoje mišljenje?
formal versionWhat is your opinion?
Što mislite?
specialized formWhat do you (plural/formal) think?
Kako ti se sviđa?
similarHow do you like it?
