Meaning
The act of using eyewear.
Cultural Background
Wearing sunglasses indoors or in the shade is a common social habit, especially in coastal regions, signaling a relaxed lifestyle. The 'Špica' culture involves dressing up on Saturdays; glasses are often chosen as high-end fashion accessories to match an outfit. Sunglasses are often called 'cvike' or 'rebe' (if they are Ray-Bans, regardless of the actual brand). There is a traditional respect for people who 'nose naočale' as it historically suggested they were well-read or 'učen' (educated).
Plural Only
Always treat 'naočale' as a plural word. Even one pair is 'naočale'.
Don't 'Carry' Them
If you say 'Nosim naočale', people assume they are on your face. If they are in your bag, specify 'u torbi'.
Meaning
The act of using eyewear.
Plural Only
Always treat 'naočale' as a plural word. Even one pair is 'naočale'.
Don't 'Carry' Them
If you say 'Nosim naočale', people assume they are on your face. If they are in your bag, specify 'u torbi'.
The 'Cvike' Factor
Use 'cvike' with friends to sound more like a local, especially in Dalmatia.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'nositi'.
Ja ______ naočale za čitanje.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular: 'nosim'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
'Naočale' is a pluralia tantum and must always be in the plural form.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
A: Zašto ne vidiš što piše? B: Zato što ne ______.
The context implies the person isn't wearing their glasses, which is why they can't see.
Match the type of glasses to the situation.
Ljeto je i jako je sunčano.
Sunglasses (sunčane naočale) are used when it is sunny.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Types of Eyewear to 'Nositi'
Vision
- • Naočale za čitanje
- • Naočale za daljinu
- • Leće
Protection
- • Sunčane naočale
- • Zaštitne naočale
- • Naočale za plivanje
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJa ______ naočale za čitanje.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular: 'nosim'.
Select the correct option:
'Naočale' is a pluralia tantum and must always be in the plural form.
A: Zašto ne vidiš što piše? B: Zato što ne ______.
The context implies the person isn't wearing their glasses, which is why they can't see.
Ljeto je i jako je sunčano.
Sunglasses (sunčane naočale) are used when it is sunny.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, 'nositi sat' is the correct way to say you wear a watch.
It is feminine plural (naočale).
You say 'Trebaju mi naočale'.
'Naočale' is standard; 'očale' is dialectal or older.
Yes, 'nositi leće' is the standard phrase.
Sunčane naočale.
Technically yes, but it's ambiguous. Better to say 'držim naočale' (I'm holding glasses).
No, it's just very informal. Don't use it with your boss or doctor.
The Accusative case follows 'nositi'.
Nosim naočale za daljinu.
Because 'naočale' is plural only, you must use the plural numeral 'jedne'.
Yes, 'ćoro' or 'ćoravko', but be careful as it can be offensive.
Related Phrases
staviti naočale
similarto put on glasses
skinuti naočale
contrastto take off glasses
sunčane naočale
specialized formsunglasses
naočale za čitanje
specialized formreading glasses
leće
similarcontact lenses
