Significado
When water falls from clouds.
Contexto cultural
Rain is often brought by the 'Jugo' wind. Locals believe this wind causes bad moods and 'fjaka' (a state of mind where one is incapable of doing anything). Autumn rain in Zagreb is iconic, often described in literature as 'zagrebačka magla i kiša' (Zagreb fog and rain). It's seen as a time for culture and cafes. In this agricultural heartland, rain is celebrated as a source of life for the crops. There are many traditional songs thanking the sky for rain. Rain is crucial for the famous Istrian truffles. A good rainy season means a good truffle harvest.
Word Order
Always start with 'Pada' for a more natural sound when announcing the weather.
No 'It'
Never say 'To pada kiša'. The 'it' is built into the verb form.
Significado
When water falls from clouds.
Word Order
Always start with 'Pada' for a more natural sound when announcing the weather.
No 'It'
Never say 'To pada kiša'. The 'it' is built into the verb form.
Regionalisms
If you are in Split, try saying 'Pada daž' to impress the older locals, though 'kiša' is always safe.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'padati' for the past tense.
Jučer je _______ kiša.
Because 'kiša' is a feminine noun, the past participle must be 'padala'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It is raining'?
Choose the best option:
'Pada kiša' is the standard collocation for the action of raining.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hoćemo li u park? B: Ne možemo, _________.
'Pada kiša' is the most common response to cancel outdoor plans due to rain.
Match the intensity to the phrase.
Match 'Heavy rain' with the correct Croatian phrase.
'Jaka' means strong/heavy in this context.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Rain Intensity
Light
- • rositi
- • rominjati
Medium
- • padati kiša
Heavy
- • pljuštati
- • liti
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJučer je _______ kiša.
Because 'kiša' is a feminine noun, the past participle must be 'padala'.
Choose the best option:
'Pada kiša' is the standard collocation for the action of raining.
A: Hoćemo li u park? B: Ne možemo, _________.
'Pada kiša' is the most common response to cancel outdoor plans due to rain.
Match 'Heavy rain' with the correct Croatian phrase.
'Jaka' means strong/heavy in this context.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasYes, if you are looking out the window with someone, 'Pada' is a common shorthand.
No, it's grammatically correct but used more for emphasis or in poetry.
Use 'Počinje kiša' or 'Počela je padati kiša'.
'Kiša' is general rain; 'pljusak' is a heavy, often brief downpour.
No, Croatian has no articles (a/the). Just 'Pada kiša'.
The Croatian equivalent is 'Lije kao iz kabla'.
Yes, it always takes feminine verb endings in the past tense.
Yes, 'padati snijeg' is the correct way to say it's snowing.
It means to get soaked by the rain.
Not really for the rain itself, but 'pere' (it's washing) is slang for heavy rain.
Ask 'Pada li kiša?'.
It's a noun for very fine, misty rain.
Yes, 'kiše' (rains), often used for 'autumn rains' (jesenje kiše).
Say 'Volim kišu'.
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