Meaning
Engaging in a sport
Cultural Background
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.
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.
Meaning
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.
Mention Ivanišević
Mentioning Goran Ivanišević is a great way to start a conversation with a Croatian tennis fan.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'igrati'.
Ja svaki dan _______ tenis.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb must end in -am.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural Croatian sentence:
Tennis does not take a preposition or the verb 'raditi'.
Match the Croatian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Matching tenses correctly.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hoćemo li sutra _______ tenis? B: Može, u 5 sati.
After 'Hoćemo li' (Shall we), we use the infinitive.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Sports with 'Igrati'
Ball Sports
- • Tenis
- • Nogomet
- • Košarka
- • Rukomet
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJa svaki dan _______ tenis.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb must end in -am.
Choose the natural Croatian sentence:
Tennis does not take a preposition or the verb 'raditi'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Matching tenses correctly.
A: Hoćemo li sutra _______ tenis? B: Može, u 5 sati.
After 'Hoćemo li' (Shall we), we use the infinitive.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, 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.
Related Phrases
Igrati nogomet
similarTo play football
Teniski teren
builds onTennis court
Teniski reket
builds onTennis racket
Odigrati meč
specialized formTo play a match
Gledati tenis
contrastTo watch tennis
