Meaning
Observing the outside
Cultural Background
The 'Propuh' myth: Croatians believe a draft from an open window can cause illness, so 'gledanje kroz prozor' is usually done with the window firmly shut. The 'Ponistra': In coastal regions, the window is often called 'ponistra' and is a central spot for 'fjaka' (the art of doing nothing). The 'Baba na prozoru': Elderly women often watch the street from their windows, acting as a neighborhood watch. Cafes are designed with large windows specifically so patrons can look out and watch people passing by.
Case Rule
Always remember that 'kroz' takes the Accusative case. For 'prozor', it's easy because it doesn't change!
Preposition Choice
Don't say 'gledati van prozor'. You must use 'kroz' or just 'gledati van'.
Meaning
Observing the outside
Case Rule
Always remember that 'kroz' takes the Accusative case. For 'prozor', it's easy because it doesn't change!
Preposition Choice
Don't say 'gledati van prozor'. You must use 'kroz' or just 'gledati van'.
Regional Flavor
If you are in Split, use 'ponistra' instead of 'prozor' to sound like a local!
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'gledati'.
Ja ______ kroz prozor.
The first person singular of 'gledati' is 'gledam'.
Choose the correct case for 'prozor'.
On gleda kroz ______.
The preposition 'kroz' requires the Accusative case, which for 'prozor' is the same as Nominative.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Što radiš? B: ______ kroz prozor jer čekam bus.
You look through a window to see if a bus is coming.
Match the verb with the object.
Match the following:
These are common verb-noun collocations.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Prepositions with Prozor
What you see through a window
Nature
- • kiša
- • sunce
- • more
City
- • ljudi
- • auti
- • ulica
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJa ______ kroz prozor.
The first person singular of 'gledati' is 'gledam'.
On gleda kroz ______.
The preposition 'kroz' requires the Accusative case, which for 'prozor' is the same as Nominative.
A: Što radiš? B: ______ kroz prozor jer čekam bus.
You look through a window to see if a bus is coming.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are common verb-noun collocations.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in any situation.
Yes, it is very common for cars, trains, and buses.
'Gledati' is for a long time, 'pogledati' is for a quick look.
Because 'kroz' requires the Accusative case, not the Dative/Locative.
Yes, that is the plural form (through the windows).
Yes, 'blejati kroz prozor' is common slang for staring aimlessly.
No, it can just mean looking at something specific outside.
You can still say 'kroz prozor', but 's prozora' is also common.
It is masculine.
You can say 'Gledam van'.
Related Phrases
baciti pogled
similarto cast a glance
buljiti
similarto stare
proviriti
specialized formto peek
gledati van
synonymto look out
prozorsko okno
builds onwindow pane
