Meaning
Gaming activity
Cultural Background
Gaming cafes (igraonice) were the social heart of the 2000s. Even today, many Croatians prefer multiplayer games that allow for social interaction. There is a strong competitive spirit in the region, especially in games like Counter-Strike and League of Legends. Younger Croatians use a lot of 'Anglicisms' (English loanwords) like 'level', 'boss', and 'quest' while speaking Croatian. Grandparents often view 'igranje igrica' as a distraction from school, leading to the common phrase 'Samo igraš te igrice!'
The 'C' sound
Remember that 'igrice' ends with a 'ts' sound, not a 'k' sound.
Don't say 'svirati'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'igrati' for games.
Meaning
Gaming activity
The 'C' sound
Remember that 'igrice' ends with a 'ts' sound, not a 'k' sound.
Don't say 'svirati'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'igrati' for games.
Use 'gejmati'
If you want to sound like a local teenager, use 'gejmati' instead.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'igrati'.
Ja svaki dan _______ igrice.
The first person singular form of 'igrati' is 'igram'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural way to say 'I play games'.
'Igrati' is the correct verb for games.
Match the Croatian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching the subject pronouns with verb endings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Što radiš? B: _______ igrice na mobitelu.
In the context of 'igrice', 'igram' is the most logical action.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJa svaki dan _______ igrice.
The first person singular form of 'igrati' is 'igram'.
Choose the natural way to say 'I play games'.
'Igrati' is the correct verb for games.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Matching the subject pronouns with verb endings.
A: Što radiš? B: _______ igrice na mobitelu.
In the context of 'igrice', 'igram' is the most logical action.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsTechnically yes, but 'društvene igre' is much more common for board games.
It can be, as it's a diminutive. Using 'videoigre' sounds more adult.
'Igrati' needs an object (like games), 'igrati se' is just the act of playing.
You can say 'Ja sam gejmer' or 'Ja sam igrač'.
Related Phrases
Igrati se
similarTo play (general/children)
Igrati nogomet
specialized formTo play football
Društvene igre
similarBoard games
Videoigra
synonymVideo game
