Significado
Being available to do something.
Contexto cultural
The 'Kava' culture is central. Having time for coffee is not just about the drink; it's a social ritual that can last for hours. Saying you don't have time for coffee is often seen as being too busy for friendship. The concept of 'Pomalo' (slowly) means that people generally value 'having time' over being productive. Rushing is often looked down upon. In the capital, the pace is faster. People might say 'Nemam vremena' more often, but they will still try to 'naći vremena' (find time) for a quick meeting in a cafe. Similar to Italy, time is often measured by meals. Having time for a 'marenda' (mid-morning snack/meal) is a common way this phrase is used.
The Genitive Rule
Always remember the 'a' at the end of 'vremena'. If you say 'vrijeme', people will think you're talking about the weather.
Negation
Never say 'ne imam'. It's always 'nemam'. This is one of the most common beginner mistakes.
Significado
Being available to do something.
The Genitive Rule
Always remember the 'a' at the end of 'vremena'. If you say 'vrijeme', people will think you're talking about the weather.
Negation
Never say 'ne imam'. It's always 'nemam'. This is one of the most common beginner mistakes.
Adding 'malo'
If you want to be polite when asking for help, say 'Imate li malo vremena?'. It sounds less demanding.
Coffee is Time
In Croatia, 'kava' is a unit of time. If someone asks for a coffee, they are asking for your time.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'imati' and the noun 'vrijeme'.
Ja ______ ______ za tebe.
The first person singular is 'imam' and the correct case for time is 'vremena'.
How do you say 'I don't have time'?
Choose the correct negation:
'Nemam' is the irregular negative form of 'imam'.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: Imaš li vremena za kavu? Marko: Oprosti, ______ ______.
Marko is saying 'Oprosti' (Sorry), which implies he is declining.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to ask your boss if he is free for a minute.
The 'Vi' form (Imate) is appropriate for a boss, and 'trenutak' (a moment) makes it more polite.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Vrijeme vs. Vremena
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJa ______ ______ za tebe.
The first person singular is 'imam' and the correct case for time is 'vremena'.
Choose the correct negation:
'Nemam' is the irregular negative form of 'imam'.
Ana: Imaš li vremena za kavu? Marko: Oprosti, ______ ______.
Marko is saying 'Oprosti' (Sorry), which implies he is declining.
You want to ask your boss if he is free for a minute.
The 'Vi' form (Imate) is appropriate for a boss, and 'trenutak' (a moment) makes it more polite.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasTechnically no. In 99% of cases, you must use the genitive 'vremena'. 'Imam vrijeme' sounds like you are a scientist possessing the dimension of time.
It depends on the tone. If you say 'Oprosti, nemam vremena', it's polite. If you just bark 'Nemam vremena!', it's rude.
'Vrijeme' is the dictionary form (Nominative). 'Vremena' is the Genitive form used after 'imati' to show availability.
Use the 'Vi' form: 'Imate li vremena?'.
Yes! 'Kakvo je vrijeme?' means 'How is the weather?'. Context tells you which one is meant.
No, for a date use 'Imam spoj'. 'Imam vremena' just means you are free.
You can say 'Imam vremena za kratku kavu'.
It's an idiom meaning 'to have no time even for medicine', used when you are incredibly busy.
Yes, very commonly. 'Imate li vremena za kratki poziv?' (Do you have time for a quick call?) is standard.
The 'ije' in 'vrijeme' changes to 'e' in the genitive form. This is a common pattern in Croatian (the 'jat' reflex).
Frases relacionadas
Naći vremena
similarTo find time
Gubiti vrijeme
contrastTo waste time
Ubijati vrijeme
specialized formTo kill time
Slobodno vrijeme
builds onFree time
