A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Igrati tenis

To play tennis

Phrase in 30 Seconds

The standard Croatian way to describe the act of playing or practicing the sport of tennis.

  • Means: To engage in a game or practice session of tennis.
  • Used in: Social invitations, describing hobbies, or talking about professional athletes.
  • Don't confuse: Never use 'raditi' (to do) with tennis; always use 'igrati'.
🎾 + 🏃 + 🤝 = Igrati tenis

Explanation at your level:

At this level, 'igrati tenis' is a simple way to talk about your hobbies. You use the verb 'igrati' (to play) and the word 'tenis'. You can say 'Ja igram tenis' (I play tennis). It is a basic sentence to help you introduce yourself and your interests to new friends.
At the A2 level, you can use 'igrati tenis' to talk about your routine. You might say 'Igram tenis svakog utorka' (I play tennis every Tuesday). You also learn to use the past tense 'Igrao sam tenis jučer' (I played tennis yesterday) and ask others about their sports habits using simple questions.
Intermediate learners use the phrase to describe more complex situations, such as making plans or discussing preferences. You can explain why you like to play tennis, compare it to other sports, and use it in conditional sentences like 'Ako bude sunčano, igrat ćemo tenis' (If it's sunny, we will play tennis).
At B2, you can discuss the nuances of the sport. You might use the phrase when talking about the benefits of physical activity or the psychological aspects of competition. You understand the difference between 'igrati' (imperfective) and 'odigrati' (perfective) and can use them correctly to describe the duration or completion of a match.
Advanced learners use 'igrati tenis' within broader socio-cultural discussions. You can analyze the impact of tennis on Croatian national identity or discuss the technicalities of the game using specialized vocabulary. You are comfortable using the phrase in idiomatic ways and understand its placement in formal sports journalism and commentary.
At the C2 level, you possess a near-native mastery of the phrase's placement in the Croatian linguistic system. You can appreciate the subtle stylistic differences between 'igrati tenis' and its more formal or slang alternatives. You can use the phrase to construct sophisticated metaphors about strategy, endurance, and 'one-on-one' confrontations in business or politics.

意味

Engaging in a sport

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文化的背景

Tennis is considered a 'national sport' due to the success of players like Goran Ivanišević and Marin Čilić. It's a common topic of conversation in cafes. Split is famous for producing world-class athletes. Tennis courts at Firule are legendary for training champions. The town of Umag hosts the ATP Croatia Open, which is a major social and sporting event every summer. In the capital, playing tennis at clubs like Šalata is a traditional weekend activity for many families.

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Keep it simple

At A1, just focus on 'Ja igram tenis'. You don't need complex grammar yet.

⚠️

No 'se'!

Remember: Igrati tenis, NOT Igrati se tenis.

意味

Engaging in a sport

💡

Keep it simple

At A1, just focus on 'Ja igram tenis'. You don't need complex grammar yet.

⚠️

No 'se'!

Remember: Igrati tenis, NOT Igrati se tenis.

🎯

Use 'odigrati'

Use 'odigrati' if you want to sound more like a native when talking about finishing a match.

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Mention Ivanišević

Mentioning Goran Ivanišević is a great way to start a conversation with a Croatian tennis fan.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'igrati'.

Ja svaki dan _______ tenis.

✓ 正解！ ✗ おしい！ 正解: igram

The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb must end in -am.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the natural Croatian sentence:

✓ 正解！ ✗ おしい！ 正解: Igram tenis.

Tennis does not take a preposition or the verb 'raditi'.

Match the Croatian phrase with its English translation.

Match the following:

✓ 正解！ ✗ おしい！ 正解: a

Matching tenses correctly.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Hoćemo li sutra _______ tenis? B: Može, u 5 sati.

✓ 正解！ ✗ おしい！ 正解: igrati

After 'Hoćemo li' (Shall we), we use the infinitive.

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Sports with 'Igrati'

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Ball Sports

  • • Tenis
  • • Nogomet
  • • Košarka
  • • Rukomet

よくある質問

10 問

No, in Croatian you say 'igrati tenis' directly.

'Igrati' is for sports/games; 'igrati se' is for children's play.

You say 'Volim igrati tenis'.

It is masculine.

No, use 'svirati' for instruments.

Tenisač (male) or tenisačica (female).

Igrao (m), igrala (f), igralo (n).

Yes, it is one of the most popular individual sports.

Hoćemo li igrati tenis?

It takes the Accusative case.

関連フレーズ

🔗

Igrati nogomet

similar

To play football

🔗

Teniski teren

builds on

Tennis court

🔗

Teniski reket

builds on

Tennis racket

🔗

Odigrati meč

specialized form

To play a match

🔗

Gledati tenis

contrast

To watch tennis

どこで使う？

🤝

Meeting a new friend

Ana: Što radiš u slobodno vrijeme?

Marko: Volim igrati tenis. A ti?

informal
📞

Booking a court

Gost: Dobar dan, želimo igrati tenis u 10 sati.

Recepcija: Naravno, teren broj 2 je slobodan.

neutral
💼

At the office

Šef: Hoćemo li igrati tenis nakon sastanka?

Kolega: Izvrsna ideja, vidimo se na terenu.

neutral
📱

On a dating app

Luka: Vidio sam da voliš sport. Igraš li tenis?

Maja: Da, igram tenis od malena!

informal
📺

Watching TV

Tata: Gledaj, Čilić opet igra tenis fantastično!

Sin: Da, on je najbolji.

neutral
🏫

School PE class

Učitelj: Danas ćemo učiti kako igrati tenis.

Učenik: Super, to mi je najdraži sport!

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'I-GRAB' (Igram) my racket to play tennis.

Visual Association

Imagine a bright yellow tennis ball bouncing on the red clay courts of Umag, with the blue Adriatic sea in the background.

Rhyme

Igram tenis, jer sam genis (slang for genius).

Story

Imagine you are in Split. You meet Goran Ivanišević. He asks, 'Igraš li tenis?' You reply, 'Igram tenis svaki dan!' and he gives you a golden racket.

Word Web

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チャレンジ

Go to a local Croatian park or cafe and try to spot someone with a tennis racket. Say to yourself: 'On/Ona ide igrati tenis.'

In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Jugar al tenis

Presence of the preposition 'al'.

French moderate

Jouer au tennis

French uses 'au', Croatian uses nothing.

German high

Tennis spielen

Word order (German often puts 'Tennis' first).

Japanese low

テニスをする (Tenisu o suru)

Verb choice ('do' vs 'play').

Arabic high

لعب التنس (La'iba al-tanis)

Arabic uses a definite article 'al-', Croatian does not.

Chinese low

打网球 (Dǎ wǎngqiú)

Verb choice ('hit' vs 'play').

Korean low

테니스를 치다 (Teniseureul chida)

Verb choice ('hit' vs 'play').

Portuguese high

Jogar ténis

Phonetic pronunciation of 'ténis'.

Easily Confused

Igrati tenis 対 Igrati se

Learners often add 'se' to sports.

Use 'se' for children playing; drop 'se' for sports with rules.

Igrati tenis 対 Svirati

Both mean 'to play' in English.

Use 'svirati' for music and 'igrati' for games/sports.

よくある質問 (10)

No, in Croatian you say 'igrati tenis' directly.

'Igrati' is for sports/games; 'igrati se' is for children's play.

You say 'Volim igrati tenis'.

It is masculine.

No, use 'svirati' for instruments.

Tenisač (male) or tenisačica (female).

Igrao (m), igrala (f), igralo (n).

Yes, it is one of the most popular individual sports.

Hoćemo li igrati tenis?

It takes the Accusative case.

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