Meaning
An informal way to ask how someone is.
Cultural Background
In coastal regions, people might shorten it to 'Kako je?'. Very standard, often used with 'Bok'. Often accompanied by a longer, more detailed answer. Younger people might use 'Kako ide?' in text messages followed by emojis.
Don't overthink it
It's a greeting, not a deep question. Keep your answer short.
Coffee culture
This is the perfect phrase to use when you sit down for coffee.
Meaning
An informal way to ask how someone is.
Don't overthink it
It's a greeting, not a deep question. Keep your answer short.
Coffee culture
This is the perfect phrase to use when you sit down for coffee.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct way to ask a friend how things are?
Choose the best option:
'Kako ide?' is the standard impersonal way to ask about the situation.
Complete the sentence.
Marko: 'Bok! ______?' Ana: 'Sve super!'
All these are acceptable informal greetings in Croatian.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesChoose the best option:
'Kako ide?' is the standard impersonal way to ask about the situation.
Marko: 'Bok! ______?' Ana: 'Sve super!'
All these are acceptable informal greetings in Croatian.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsOnly if you have a very friendly, informal relationship. Otherwise, use 'Kako ste?'.
You can say 'Dobro' (Good), 'Ide' (It's going), or 'Sve po starom' (Everything as usual).
Related Phrases
Kako si?
synonymHow are you?
Što ima?
similarWhat's up?
Ide polako.
builds onIt's going slowly.
