Significado
Cleaning one's teeth.
Contexto cultural
In Croatian schools, 'Zubić vila' (The Tooth Fairy) is a popular myth, and children are taught that the fairy only likes 'oprane zube' (washed teeth). There is a strong social emphasis on 'svjež dah' (fresh breath). Using 'prati zube' before going out is considered a basic sign of respect for others. Older generations might mention 'žvakanje kadulje' (chewing sage) for health, but they still use the phrase 'prati zube' for their daily routine. Electric toothbrushes are becoming common, but the phrase remains 'prati zube', not 'vibrirati zube' or anything similar.
The 'Perem' Rule
Always remember that 'prati' changes to 'perem'. If you say 'pratim', people will think you are following your teeth around!
Don't say 'Brush'
Even though you use a brush, avoid saying 'četkam' unless you want to sound like a textbook from the 1950s.
Significado
Cleaning one's teeth.
The 'Perem' Rule
Always remember that 'prati' changes to 'perem'. If you say 'pratim', people will think you are following your teeth around!
Don't say 'Brush'
Even though you use a brush, avoid saying 'četkam' unless you want to sound like a textbook from the 1950s.
Perfective vs Imperfective
Use 'oprati' (perfective) when you are talking about the specific act of finishing the job: 'Idem oprati zube'.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'prati' in the present tense.
Ja svako jutro ______ zube.
The first person singular (I) of 'prati' is 'perem'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I washed my teeth'?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Oprao sam zube' uses the perfective verb and the correct plural object.
Match the Croatian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all essential related terms.
Complete the dialogue with the correct word.
Mama: Marko, jesi li ______ zube? Marko: Jesam, mama!
The question asks 'Have you washed' (past tense, perfective).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJa svako jutro ______ zube.
The first person singular (I) of 'prati' is 'perem'.
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Oprao sam zube' uses the perfective verb and the correct plural object.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are all essential related terms.
Mama: Marko, jesi li ______ zube? Marko: Jesam, mama!
The question asks 'Have you washed' (past tense, perfective).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt's a linguistic tradition in Slavic languages where 'prati' is the universal verb for cleaning with water.
No, it's grammatically correct, but it's much less common and sounds slightly unnatural in daily conversation.
You say 'Perem zube'.
It is 'četkica za zube'.
It is 'pasta za zube'.
No, it's implied. Just 'perem zube' is enough.
Say 'Operi zube!'
Yes, 'prati rublje' means to wash laundry.
The nominative plural is 'zubi', but in this phrase, we use the accusative 'zube'.
Yes, 'prati auto' is the correct phrase.
Frases relacionadas
Prati ruke
similarTo wash hands
Čistiti koncem
builds onTo floss
Ispirati usta
builds onTo rinse the mouth
Izbijeliti zube
specialized formTo whiten teeth
