The word 'sat' serves both as a precise unit of time and the physical object used to measure it.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Refers to a 60-minute duration of time.
- Describes a device showing current time.
- Used in school for a class session.
Pregled
Riječ 'sat' jedna je od najčešćih imenica u hrvatskom jeziku. Ima dvostruko značenje: mjerna jedinica vremena (60 minuta) i predmet koji služi za mjerenje vremena. U hrvatskom jeziku imenica je muškog roda.
Uzorci upotrebe
Riječ koristimo kada pitamo za vrijeme ('Koliko je sati?') ili kada određujemo trajanje nečega ('Čekam te sat vremena'). Također, koristi se za opisivanje uređaja: 'Moj novi sat je skup'. Važno je primijetiti da se oblik množine 'sati' koristi za vrijeme, dok se za predmete može koristiti 'satovi'.
Uobičajeni konteksti
Najčešće se susreće u svakodnevnom životu pri dogovaranju sastanaka, praćenju rasporeda ili u školskom okruženju (npr. 'Imamo sat matematike'). U formalnom kontekstu, sat kao mjerna jedinica ključan je za radno vrijeme i preciznost.
Usporedba sličnih riječi
Često se miješa s riječju 'vrijeme', no 'vrijeme' je apstraktan pojam, dok je 'sat' konkretan brojčani iznos ili fizički objekt. Također, 'minuta' je manja jedinica, dok je 'sat' veća cjelina.
Examples
Koliko je sati?
everydayWhat time is it?
Sastanak počinje u devet sati.
formalThe meeting starts at nine o'clock.
Čekam te već sat vremena.
informalI have been waiting for you for an hour.
Školski sat traje 45 minuta.
academicA school period lasts 45 minutes.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
na sat
per hour
svaki sat
every hour
pola sata
half an hour
Often Confused With
Vrijeme refers to the abstract concept of time or weather. Sat is a specific unit or device.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word 'sat' is used in both neutral and formal registers. It is highly frequent in daily communication. Be careful with declension when using numbers.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often use 'sat' instead of 'sati' for time. Remember that for numbers 5 and above, 'sati' is the standard form. Also, avoid using 'sat' to describe the weather.
Tips
Mastering time questions
Always use the plural 'sati' when asking for the time. It is a fixed phrase in Croatian.
Don't confuse school hours
Remember that a school hour is only 45 minutes long. Do not assume it is always 60 minutes.
Punctuality in Croatia
Croatians value punctuality in professional settings. Being on time is expected for business meetings.
Word Origin
The word has Slavic roots connected to the concept of a measured part of the day. It shares commonality with other Slavic languages.
Cultural Context
The concept of 'sat' is central to the rigid time management in Central European culture. Clocks are often seen as classic gifts in Croatia.
Memory Tip
Think of a clock on your arm (sat) and a 60-minute duration. Both are 'sat' in Croatian.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNajčešći način je pitanje 'Koliko je sati?'. Možete dodati i 'molim vas' za pristojniji ton.
Sat je konkretna mjerna jedinica ili predmet, dok je vrijeme širi pojam koji obuhvaća sve trenutke. Sat koristimo za precizno mjerenje.
Sati koristimo za mjerenje vremenskog trajanja (npr. tri sata), dok satovi označavaju više fizičkih uređaja (npr. imam dva zidna sata).
To je termin koji označava trajanje nastave u školi, što u Hrvatskoj obično iznosi 45 minuta, a ne punih 60.
Test Yourself
Sada je točno pet ___.
Uz broj pet koristimo oblik 'sati' za vrijeme.
Score: /1
Summary
The word 'sat' serves both as a precise unit of time and the physical object used to measure it.
- Refers to a 60-minute duration of time.
- Describes a device showing current time.
- Used in school for a class session.
Mastering time questions
Always use the plural 'sati' when asking for the time. It is a fixed phrase in Croatian.
Don't confuse school hours
Remember that a school hour is only 45 minutes long. Do not assume it is always 60 minutes.
Punctuality in Croatia
Croatians value punctuality in professional settings. Being on time is expected for business meetings.
Examples
4 of 4Koliko je sati?
What time is it?
Sastanak počinje u devet sati.
The meeting starts at nine o'clock.
Čekam te već sat vremena.
I have been waiting for you for an hour.
Školski sat traje 45 minuta.
A school period lasts 45 minutes.
