معنی
Successfully finding employment
زمینه فرهنگی
Getting a job often involves a 'probni rok' (probation period) of 3-6 months. People usually don't say they 'got the job' permanently until this period is over. There is a strong tradition of 'čašćenje' (treating others). If you get a job, your friends will expect you to buy drinks or lunch to share your good fortune. Many Croatians move to Germany for work. The phrase 'dobiti posao u Njemačkoj' carries a specific weight of economic migration and success. In the growing Croatian tech scene (like Rimac or Infobip), getting a job is seen as a high-prestige achievement, often shared with professional photos on social media.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'dobio' is for men and 'dobila' is for women. This is the most common mistake for A1 learners!
The 'Treat'
If you tell a Croatian friend you got a job, be prepared to hear 'Kad častiš?' (When are you treating us?). It's a friendly way to ask for a celebration.
معنی
Successfully finding employment
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'dobio' is for men and 'dobila' is for women. This is the most common mistake for A1 learners!
The 'Treat'
If you tell a Croatian friend you got a job, be prepared to hear 'Kad častiš?' (When are you treating us?). It's a friendly way to ask for a celebration.
LinkedIn usage
When posting on LinkedIn, use 'Sretan sam što mogu podijeliti da sam dobio posao...' for a professional yet natural tone.
Perfective vs Imperfective
Don't say 'Dobivam posao' unless you are talking about a recurring situation. For your big news, it's always 'Dobio sam'.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of 'dobiti' in the past tense (masculine).
Marko je jučer ___ posao.
Marko is masculine singular, so the verb ends in -io.
Which sentence means 'I want to get a job'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Želim' means 'I want', and 'dobiti posao' is 'to get a job'.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: 'Jesi li čula vijest? Marija je ___ posao!'
In the context of 'news' (vijest), 'dobila' (got) makes the most sense.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just signed a contract and want to tell your friend.
This is the celebratory phrase for being hired.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Dobiti vs. Raditi
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاMarko je jučer ___ posao.
Marko is masculine singular, so the verb ends in -io.
Choose the correct translation:
'Želim' means 'I want', and 'dobiti posao' is 'to get a job'.
Ana: 'Jesi li čula vijest? Marija je ___ posao!'
In the context of 'news' (vijest), 'dobila' (got) makes the most sense.
You just signed a contract and want to tell your friend.
This is the celebratory phrase for being hired.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, 'dobiti posao' works for any type of employment, whether full-time, part-time, or seasonal.
It is neutral. It's perfectly fine for both casual talk and professional settings.
'Dobiti posao' focuses on receiving the offer, while 'zaposliti se' focuses on the act of becoming an employee. They are often interchangeable.
You say 'Dobit ću posao'.
No, Croatian does not have articles. You just say 'dobiti posao'.
Not really. For a promotion, you would say 'dobiti unapređenje'.
It is 'dobiti posao' (Accusative). 'Dobiti posla' (Genitive) is used in phrases like 'Imat ćemo puno posla' (We will have a lot of work to do).
Then you would say 'pokrenuo sam svoj posao' (I started my own business).
Nisam dobio posao.
Yes, 'posao' is a masculine noun.
عبارات مرتبط
naći posao
similarto find a job
izgubiti posao
contrastto lose a job
tražiti posao
builds onto look for a job
zaposliti se
synonymto get employed
honorarni posao
specialized formfreelance/part-time job
